Accounting and Administration Associate

Shaheen Chevrolet • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Join the Premier Team at Shaheen Chevrolet as an Accounting & Administrative Associate! Are you detail-oriented, organized, and looking to join a dynamic team at the leading dealership in Mid-Michigan? We are seeking an Accounting & Administrative Associate who will play a crucial role in managing the administrative functions of our parts department. SUMMARY Provides administrative support to controller. Handles used vehicle purchase transactions, internal repair and parts purchase transactions, bank deposits, supplies purchasing, and functions as a back-up and resource person for a wide variety of dealership administrative functions.

Requirements

• Dealership experience preferred - willing to train the right person.
• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in calculating figures and amounts.
• Strong common sense and problem-solving skills to carry out instructions and handle various standard situations.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and administrative duties for the dealership business office.
• Performs daily deposit banking functions
• Opens and routes incoming mail, answers correspondence, and prepares outgoing mail.
• Completes and files accounting work, correspondence, and other records assigned.
• Cross train with accounting team to ensure coverage
• Handles special clerical projects as instructed by either the controller or the office manager.
• Answers incoming phone calls in a prompt, polite, professional manner.
• Provides backup support for any accounting or service clerical position on an as-needed basis.
• Records orders for merchandise or service.
• Receives, counts, and prepares deposit for bank daily.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties
• Performs daily document filing functions
• Provides relief of receptionist as needed.
• Provides backup to CVR as needed
• Processes vehicle title applications
• Scans files within appropriate file system all dealership forms, records, reports, correspondence, or other important material.
• Reads/examines incoming material for accuracy and legibility, gets clarification if necessary, classifies properly, and files within appropriate file system.
• Searches for and retrieves information contained in files as requested.
• Maintains a knowledge of basic dealership information to act as a resource for incoming callers requesting such information.
• Maintains professional appearance and neat work area.

Benefits

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401K with employer match!
• Benefits start the first day of the month following 30 days of service.
• Also included is paid time off for vacation, sick, personal, and Holidays!
• Opportunities to grow within the premier automotive hub.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED