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 performs 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. Responsibilities also include reviewing vehicle deals and dealership transactions, reconciling manufacturer and fixed-operations accounts, investigating discrepancies, maintaining supported accounting schedules, and assisting with financial statement review and variance analysis. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment. The Dealership Accountant reports to the Office Manager or other designated Accounting Leadership and works closely with dealership General Managers, department managers, other accounting personnel, and corporate accounting leadership.

Requirements

Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience is preferred.
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 research discrepancies independently and follow issues through to resolution.
Demonstrated accuracy, accountability, organization, analytical ability, communication, problem-solving, confidentiality, teamwork, and continuous-improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

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 and general ledger accounts and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
Reconcile credit card transactions and statements.
Review dealership transactions for proper accounting treatment, classification, and supporting documentation.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and established accounting practices.
Assist accounting leadership with financial statement review and variance analysis.
Review 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 cost, gross profit, commissions, incentives, rebates, and related accounting entries.
Reconcile vehicle inventory schedules to the general ledger.
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 fixed-operations schedules as assigned.
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.
Maintain appropriate documentation supporting account balances and transactions.
Develop an understanding of dealership operations and how departmental activity impacts financial statements.
Provide responsive and professional support to dealership managers and other accounting team members.