What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Leadcar Honda Hamburg?
LeadCar is a newly launched group of franchised new-car dealerships representing highly-desirable import brands. We’re at the forefront of automotive retail, leading with innovation, and your unique perspectives and ideas will keep us growing.
Our employees power LeadCar. Our dealerships are leading players in the automotive industry, and working with LeadCar means being part of a team that is constantly setting new standards and driving innovation. Our employees are encouraged to challenge themselves and each other to continuously improve. We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking and dynamic organization that is always looking to stay ahead of the curve. We offer competitive compensation packages and a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team. Apply today!
To learn more about our company, please visit https://leadcarhondahamburg.com/careers/
What We Offer – Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Benefit Insurance, including Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Continued training through the Company and our manufacturer
Job Summary:
The Accounting Assistant supports the office operations at the dealership through a range of accounting activities including accounts payable, posting deals and various account reviews.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices for accuracy. Post all vender invoices into company’s accounting system on a daily basis. Reconcile vendor statements to the AP schedule making sure payments are accurate and timely with the dealership schedule.
- Prepares monthly accounts payable check run checks.
- Ensures that we have W9 information for vendors. Prepares 1099s at year-end.
- Prepares accounts receivable statements monthly. Ensures that statements are accurate. Report any past due vendors to the Controller.
- Maintains complete and accurate file of Sales & Use tax Exemption Certificates. Reaches out to customers that need to update or complete an exemption certificate.
- Posts wholesales, dealer trades on a daily basis.
- Reviews and cleans up various schedules as assigned by Controller.
- Assist with month-end reconciliations.
- Daily Deposit – reconcile daily credit card terminals, checks receipted and cash taken in
- Reconcile company VISA statements (post receipts and reconcile monthly)
- Weekly DMV pick up and drop off
- Intercompany bucket swaps.
- Bank runs for change orders, daily deposits and obtaining lien releases
- Daily mail drop off
- Tracks and logs all gas receipts for stores.
- Maintains a clean and organized file room for deals, RO’s statements, etc.
- Maintain a personal demeanor consistent with the Company’s culture, contributing a positive, supportive work environment for all team members.
- Title Clerk Duties
- Maintain all MSOs/Titles
- Follow-up on all used titles/lien releases as needed
- Prepare MSOs/Titles to be sent to DOR office or customer for sold units
- Scans all completed deal packets to be uploaded, indexed, and verified for accuracy to scan site.
- Scans RO’s, Payables, Factory Statements, and Visa Statements.
- Maintains a neat work area.
- Assists Controller with other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associates degree in accounting preferred.
- Must have knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.
- Must have the ability to establish productive, cooperative relationships with customers, vendors, co-workers and management.
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Must have a knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures.
- Must utilize effective time management skills and have the ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills including excellent phone etiquette.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Must possess strong organizational skills.
- Must be punctual, dependable and reliable.
- Travel to other Company locations as requested along with manufacturer training and other relevant training courses required.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources by calling 608-824-1300 or by emailing hr@leadcar.com.