What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at J.B.A. Chevrolet?
About Us: At J.B.A. Automotive, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and value to our customers. As a leading automotive dealership, we are looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated Accounting Clerk to join our team. This role is crucial in supporting our financial operations, including dealer trades, accounts receivable, and deal checking, as well as other accounting tasks.
Job Summary: The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with dealership policies. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Dealer Trades: Assist with the processing and documentation of dealer trades, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with dealership policies.
- Accounts Receivables: Manage accounts receivables, including invoicing, payment processing, and follow-up on outstanding balances. Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Deal Checking: Review for accuracy, verify information, and scan all deal paperwork into our dealer management software. Ensure all necessary documentation is included and compliant with dealership and regulatory requirements.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain financial reports, including daily cash receipts, sales reports, and other accounting records.
- Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting software and maintain organized records.
- Customer Service: Provide support to customers and internal departments regarding billing inquiries, payment processing, and account status.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all dealership policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the sales, finance, and service departments to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous experience in accounting or finance, preferably in an automotive dealership setting, and experience with MS office (Excel preferred)
- Knowledge: Familiarity with accounting principles, basic mathematical concepts, financial reporting, and dealership operations.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Reynolds and Reynolds Software is a big plus
- Communication: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, can interact professionally with customers and colleagues.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certification in accounting or finance is a plus.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and issues in a timely manner.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (35k - 50k annually)*
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (single or family)
- Life and AD&D insurance (single and spouse, or child)
- Disability, cancer, critical illness, and other insurances through American Fidelity
- Competitive PTO that renews annually!
- Holidays
- 401(k) with a company match
- Employee discounts on vehicles and services
- Fun and friendly work environment
- Overtime eligible, with employer's discretion
*Pay is commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
