Senior Accountant I

Description

Exciting Job Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team as a Senior Accountant.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

This non-supervisory position is responsible for accounting and bookkeeping activities, payroll processing, and assisting with accounting and financial reports. This position is also responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations including sales tax laws, luxury tax laws, and cash receipt reporting rules.

JOB DUTIES:

Accounting Responsibilities

• Process payroll on a biweekly basis, including calculating and/or verifying commissions, 401(k) reporting, and other payroll reporting required.
• Administer payroll policies and procedures.
• Review and correct accounting for all purchased, traded, or sold vehicles, including appropriate application of brand incentives.
• Review WIP for service orders monthly and post corrections as needed.
• Perform appropriate month-end and quarter-end reconciliations of all general ledger schedules.
• Prepare month-end financial reporting summaries and schedules as assigned by the Controller.
• Assist the Controller in ensuring all accounting activities are performed accurately and on time, including collection of receivables, payments to vendors, and trade-in vehicle lien payoffs.
• Provide backup support for the daily floor plan process, daily bank deposit, and service and parts repair order processing.
• Perform weekly reconciliation of contracts in transit schedule. Issue refunds to customers as necessary and notify management of any outstanding customer debts.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls.
• Set up new users in the company’s Dealer Management System (DMS).
• Complete the yearly Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reporting.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators of the business.
• Cross-train with other departmental staff, as assigned by management.

General

• Ensure prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned by Management.
• Travel as business needs may require.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Personally commit to quality in all aspects of work.
• Provide “World Class Customer Service” for internal and external customers.
• Participate in and promote the established Quality Improvement Process (QIP) for continuous improvement.
• Participate on teams to research, measure, and correct problems and to strive for process improvement.
• Communicate and exemplify the Company’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, and Philosophy.
• Attend at least ten (10) credit hours of training each calendar year to continue development of work-related skills.

Full-Time Employee Benefit Options Include:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, including Roth option
• Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Accounts, including potential for company contributions based on annual health risk assessments
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Voluntary Insurance Policies with options for Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accidents
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

Experience:

• 3 years of accounting experience.
• Prior auto dealership experience is preferred, but not required.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of business and employee information. Prior payroll experience is a plus.
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision
• Perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Maintain a strong professional presence inside and outside the dealership.
• Possess a working knowledge of basic office equipment, such as printers, copiers, faxes, and scanners
• Must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job.  While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify as circumstances or business needs require.