Automotive Staff Accountant

Join our team:

The staff accountant ensures the timely, accurate, and consistent recording of dealership transactions. This role manages transactional posting of dealership activities and assists the Accounting Managers with daily tasks. This position will build upon their dealership accounting and financial acumen that will serve them well on the path to an Accounting Manager role. This person will perform other duties as assigned by the Group Controller and is not limited to the duties listed below.

The ideal candidate for this role would be organized and have the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, have strong communication skills with a team-oriented attitude, be dependable, proactive, and someone who takes ownership and has integrity. Previous automotive accounting experience is preferred.

The following qualifications are required:

• Month-end close experience
• Journal entry experience
• Proficient in Excel: Pivot tables, Vlookups
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or 5 years commensurate experience

What we have to offer:

• A culture of caring, belonging, and respect for everyone
• Managers that people want to work with
• Career growth and advancement
• Leadership development, innovative training and learning systems
• Competitive compensation plans
• 401k retirement plans with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits packages, including telehealth and behavioral health services
• Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave
• Paid employee referral program
• Recognition and bonus programs
• Paid time off, bereavement, and vacation benefits
• Employee discounts on parts, service, vehicle purchases, and local entertainment

What we are looking for:

• Ability to maintain effective communication with accounting managers, controllers, team members, general managers, and store leadership
• Communicate risks and opportunities with the accounting manager and controller
• Ability to design and suggest process improvements, such as automation of daily tasks
• Timely submissions, 8300, sales tax
• Reconciliations; RDR, advertising
• Assist in verifying gross (New, Used, Wholesale)
• Schedule reviews and maintenance
• Assist in accounting for manufacturer monies
• Understand and ensure packs are correct
• Review expense analysis trends. Ensure accruals are recorded in the proper period
• Assist in audits (floor plan, sales tax, manufacturer) and year-end review
• Ensure all store transactions are processed timely, accurately, and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record is required

What you can bring to the table: 

Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with others within the department and organization as a whole

Organization: Attention to detail with sharp organizational skills to maintain a sense of urgency within your daily tasks

Adaptability: By showing a high level of motivation and demonstrating the ability to coordinate various activities simultaneously

Why Automotive:

Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.

Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communities

Technology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.