Accounting Clerk

Diehl CDJR of Grove City•Grove City, PA

About The Position

The Dealership Accountant supports accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting for one or more automotive dealership locations. The role handles general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, vehicle and inventory accounting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, and month-end closing activities. It works closely with dealership management, accounting leadership, and other departments to maintain financial controls and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time. The position is suited to a detail-oriented, organized person comfortable managing a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment. The Dealership Accountant is expected to maintain accurate, supported accounting schedules, meet month-end deadlines, minimize aged and unresolved items, communicate issues promptly, and provide responsive support to dealership managers and the accounting team.

Requirements

Strong computer skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with accounting personnel, department managers, and dealership leadership.
Ability to independently research discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.

Nice To Haves

Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred.
Automotive dealership accounting experience is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cash deposits and review cash-clearing transactions.
Perform daily and monthly general ledger accounting activities.
Prepare and post journal entries and accounting adjustments.
Reconcile balance sheet, general ledger, and credit card accounts; investigate outstanding or unusual items.
Review dealership transactions for appropriate accounting treatment, classification, and supporting documentation.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, and maintain accurate records under company policies and established accounting practices.
Assist accounting leadership with financial statement reviews and variance analysis.
Review accounting schedules for aged, unusual, or unsupported balances and ensure assigned schedules are accurate, current, and properly supported.
Review vehicle sales transactions for completeness and accounting accuracy.
Verify vehicle costs, gross profit, commissions, incentives, rebates, and related accounting entries.
Reconcile vehicle inventory schedules to the general ledger and monitor contracts in transit, vehicle receivables, and other deal-related schedules.
Research and resolve aged or unusual vehicle inventory items; assist with dealer trades, inventory transfers, vehicle payoffs, and related transactions.
Work with sales and F&I personnel to resolve accounting or documentation issues associated with vehicle transactions.
Reconcile manufacturer statements, incentive receivables, warranty receivables, and related accounts.
Assist with accounting for service, parts, and collision operations.
Reconcile parts inventory, work-in-process, warranty, internal repair orders, and other assigned fixed-operations schedules.
Work with department managers to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Complete assigned month-end responsibilities within established deadlines and communicate accounting issues to management promptly.
Develop a working understanding of dealership operations and how departmental activity affects financial statements.
Provide responsive and professional support to dealership managers and other accounting team members.