What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Biller - Accounting position at Volvo Cars Arrowhead?
Description
Dealership Biller is a mid-level position that ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions. This is a traditional accounting role that manages transactional posting of dealership activities. Accounting acumen is required. High performers will build upon their accounting & financial acumen while also building relationship and influential leadership skills. This will serve them well on a path to an Office Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business acumen on the path to an Assistant Controller.
This position is supervised by the Billing Supervisor.
Essential Functions and Responsibility
Area of Responsibility
Cash Receipts
Manages collection and reconciliation process for cash, checks and credit card receipts
New & Used Retail Car Deals
Posting of New & Used Car Deals
Submission or follow up for any documents required for Contracts
Submission of Service Contracts
Submission of Warranty Contracts
Wholesale Sales & Used Car Purchases
Recording of wholesale vehicle sales & purchases
Recording of used car purchases
Request and process lien payoffs
General Dealership Accounting
RDR, Inventory, Rebate & Bank Reconciliations
Schedule reviews and maintenance
Accounting for manufacturer monies
Sales Tax
Other duties as assigned
Constructively communicate with other dealership personnel as required to satisfy customer needs.
Report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its personnel, or customers.
The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:
A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
A critical thinker and effective time manager.
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Active Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
Positive customer service attitude
Empowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes
Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits
Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary resolve variances
Entry to mid-level office and computer skills
Requirements
High School Diploma (required)
Bookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience (required)
Auto Industry Experience (preferred)
Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 pounds
Working Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment
Hiring Requirements
· High school graduate or equivalent.
· 18 years or older
· Possess an acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license in state of residence
· A criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employment
· Clear pre-employment drug screen
Job Type: Full-time