Accounting Assistant

Dewey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - Ankeny, IA

Full time

R0043544

Dewey Dodge, a Ken Garff Automotive company, is currently looking for a talented Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team in processing daily operational transactions and various other aspects of the automotive accounting field. This talented individual will align with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork. At Ken Garff, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

This position will office in the Centralized Accounting Office in Clive, IA.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Prepare accounting entries and reconcile general ledger

• Ensure timely processing of any check payments and/or ACH transactions

• Research and process cancellations & chargebacks

• Reconcile & audit all product cancellation schedules & processes

• Post vehicle deals with related financial products, clear related financial schedules, and communicate with staff as needed

• Process financial product invoices and reconcile associated financial schedules

• Process other vehicle related invoices from manufacturer and parent company

• Maintain an organized processing system

• Assist with performing accounts payable and accounts receivable duties

• Occasional filing and other general administrative duties as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Minimum of 1 or 2 years of accounting experience

• High school diploma or the equivalent, with associate’s degree in accounting or 2 years of commensurate dealership accounting experience

• Dealership accounting experience preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, particularly Excel, and the general use of a computer and calculator

• Knowledge of accounting software and dealership software a plus

• Strong numeracy, analytical, time management, verbal, and technology skills

• Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

• Great culture and real career growth

• Competitive compensation package

• Attractive schedule (Monday-Friday)

• Maternity and Parental program

• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance

• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)

• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

If you are eager to make a difference, have strong attention to detail and are looking for an organization that treats you RIGHT, then we want to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

You're in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)

We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we're pretty darn proud of that. We're out to do things differently. We want to consistently change, grow, and progress.

For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work. Our history is rich in the tradition of doing things differently. It began with Ken Garff himself. It continued through all of those who followed Ken and is alive and thriving today.