Accounting Assistant
Sheehy Honda•Alexandria, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Sheehy Auto Stores is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with previous dealership experience to support our accounting operations in a fast-paced automotive environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial transactions across vehicle sales, service, and parts departments while supporting month-end close and reporting.
Requirements
- Previous dealership experience is required
- Knowledge of AP/AR processes and basic accounting principles
- Experience with Dealership Management Systems (DMS) required
- Ability to balance and manage large-volume accounts
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reconciliation and data entry
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Fast learner who is adaptable and comfortable in a demanding environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, MVR, and drug screening
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Experience in automotive accounting, billing, or dealership office support preferred
- Reynolds & Reynolds experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Track Contracts in Transit (CIT) and Vehicle Receivables status to ensure timely funding
- Review and correct accounting schedules
- Monitor and resolve daily deal issues
- Perform daily reconciliation and posting of deposits
- Process customer refunds and referral payments
- Handle warranty cancellations and submissions
- Post vehicle sales, service, and parts transactions accurately and in a timely manner in the DMS
- Generate and post customer invoices; apply payments to accounts receivable (AR)
- Reconcile AR schedules and ledgers; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor outstanding balances and assist with collections and follow-up
- Obtain revenue and process invoices by verifying and completing payable and receivable transactions
- Assist with month-end close, reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records
- Work closely with the Office Manager to ensure accurate transaction processing
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (after one year of employment)
- Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) starting on your first day
- Paid Training & Career Advancement Opportunities
- 401(K) and Profit Sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
