Accounting Office Clerk

PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE N OF LA LLC • Harvey, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for assisting the dealership Controller and a key member of the Administrative Office in the timely and accurate preparation of all financial statements, bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, periodic financial reports, and the preparation and processing of payroll checks, as needed. This role will also assist as needed in training other departments on financial processes, reconciling expense reports, and in helping to prepare information for external accounting audits, reviewing financial transactions and account statements, reconciling AR and AP, and resolving bank discrepancies, and assuring all accounting and financial reporting is done in compliance with all company and/or GAAP guidelines. This position may work with highly confidential and sensitive information, deal with a diverse group of customers, visitors, guest, new hires, employees, vendors, and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• 3+ years of automotive or corporate accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with CDK Accounting or a like accounting or ERP system highly desired.
• Attention to detail and outstanding understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting standards.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work professionally with and effectively interact with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Team-oriented and works well in a collaborative environment while still being self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Primarily working in an office environment using a pc and phone for prolonged periods with ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, reach, pull and lift objects up to 10lbs intermittently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform repetitive hand activities with close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting and file management (continuously).
• The person in this role is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
• This position requires candidates to be 18 years of age, to undergo a criminal background check, comply with any state licensing or OEM certification requirements, and have a sufficient driving record to be able to operate a vehicle under our liability insurance providers’ underwriting standards.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate and promote Premier’s Core Values: Character, Dedication, Integrity, Respect, and Service while representing our key tenants of Learning & Giving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CDK Accounting or a like accounting or ERP system highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and making data entries for various journal entries in CDK, Excel, Paycom, or other systems.
• Analyzing financial reports and records, and performing variance analyses and/or account reconciliations
• Working with all departments within the Premier Automotive Group to adhere to policies and procedures for all accounts payable practices to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Assisting with financial and tax audits as needed
• Balance sheet account reconciliations, bi-weekly labor reports, or any other tasked financial reports to stakeholder in a timely manner.
• Maintaining and administrating protocols and records related to all agency credit cards, periodic audit of expenditures, and any related Dealership business expense matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees