Accounting Operations Specialist

Ballard Truck Center•Worcester, MA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Ballard Truck Center is a family-owned business providing the best experience in the full-service commercial trucks industry in the northeast. Ballard’s dedicated team of technicians and representatives have earned them the title of #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the US by Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks USA Dealer of the Year time and time again. Whether it is sales, service, parts, leasing, or rentals – Ballard’s been keeping the community rolling for over 100 years. Ballard Truck Center is Worcester is seeking an Accounting Operations Specialist to provide hands-on accounting and operational support to the Chief Financial Officer within a multi-location dealership group. This role is responsible for executing key accounting processes with accuracy, consistency, and discretion, while identifying and addressing discrepancies or irregularities to help maintain the integrity of financial information across multiple locations. This position reports directly to the CFO and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the accuracy and consistency of financial operations within a growing organization. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented—someone who values structure, takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, and demonstrates sound judgment when reviewing financial data within established accounting and internal control processes. This is a full-time in office position in our Worcester, MA location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, standard business hours. Occasional overtime may be required at month end.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of accounting experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Demonstrated accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Proven ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
Ability to work independently within established processes and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dealership or multi-location business environment
Familiarity with CDK or similar dealership management systems
Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and research issues

Responsibilities

Support and execute assigned components of the month-end close process
Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner
Prepare and review accounting schedules and bank reconciliations
Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reports
Prepare and file sales tax returns
Allocate and record benefit and insurance-related expenses with strict confidentiality
Research accounting issues or variances, identify unusual trends or discrepancies, and summarize findings
Process and review select customer invoices, vendor credits, OEM transactions, and vendor payments
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and summaries
Provide backup support to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable as needed
Support audits and external reporting requests