Dealership Accounting Clerk - Milford, Connecticut, United States

Dealership Accounting Clerk

The Dealership Accounting Clerk ensures the validity and accuracy of accounting functions on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. They work to ensure a timely transfer of all information that affects accounting and payroll. They handle financial records, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll taxes, bank reconciliations, etc. and work in our Dealer Management Systems.

This person posts vehicle transfers, reconciles and pays off vehicles, as well as reconciling and paying vendors for vehicle related products. This position assists customers and banks with refunds and cancellations. In addition, this person provides administrative support such as answering phones, typing, filing, data entry and record keeping, and other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate has dealership experience with an emphasis on office functions, as well as Reynolds and Reynolds' experience is a plus. The preferred candidate has a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and at least one year of experience in a position of similar responsibility. They must be detail-oriented and good with numbers and skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

This job description summary outlines core aspects of this position, but additional duties may be required on a routine basis. This job description does not constitute the complete responsibilities for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an orderly accounting system
• Receives, reconciles, and processes vendor invoices
• Prepares customer invoices and credit batches
• Reconciliation of daily cash deposits
• Prepares accounts payable checks and posts all open items in accounts payable daily
• Reconciles statement and ledger and ensures payments are consistent with set schedules
• Maintains petty cash systems
• Assisting customers and banks with refunds and cancellations
• Complies with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings
• Maintains updated files for accounts receivable and payable
• Ensures that all accounting transactions comply with financial policies and procedures Provides administrative assistance as needed
• Attends all staff meetings, training, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Dealership and Reynolds and Reynolds experience a plus
• College degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• One year of experience in a business office environment with general accounting responsibilities
• Strong computer and internet skills
• Able to deal with confidential information appropriately
• Strong attention to detail and interest in accuracy
• Experience with business applications and accounting software a plus
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Data entry and time management skills
• Professional and dependable

Compensation

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Professional Workplace
• Non-Smoking Workplace
• Drug Free Workplace
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Direct Deposit
• 401(k) with Company Match

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.