What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant I - Accounts Payable and Receivables position at Forbes Todd Group?
Accounts Payable and Receivable professionals are responsible for managing the financial transactions of an auto dealership, including payments to vendors and receipt of payments from customers. They are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records and for maintaining the integrity of the dealership's financial systems.
Responsibilities:
- Process and track invoices from vendors, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation
- Verify and reconcile vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies as needed
- Maintain accurate records of vendor payments and ensure timely payment of invoices
- Prepare and process check and electronic payments to vendors
- Monitor accounts payable aging report and follow up on past due invoices
- Maintain vendor files and respond to vendor inquiries
- Post and reconcile daily cash receipts from customers
- Prepare and send customer statements and invoices
- Monitor accounts receivable aging report and follow up on past due accounts
- Resolve customer billing issues and disputes
- Manage the collections process for past due accounts
- Maintain accurate records of customer payments and balances
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant work experience in accounts payable and receivable
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Prior dealership experience preferred but not required
Forbes Todd Automotive is a family-owned dealer group that prides itself on a strong emphasis on work/life balance. We invest in each of our team members and do all that we can to facilitate their success with Forbes Todd. We offer a very strong and competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental and supplemental insurance, 401k plan and more.