Accounting Specialist

Sonic Automotive•Stafford, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Accounting Specialist for our store in Stafford, TX. This position exists to own the accounts payable function by reviewing, processing, and analyzing the company’s operating expense structure and applying that financial insight and analysis to the monthly close and financial reporting processes.

Requirements

Strong general accounting knowledge
Well-versed in using MS Excel
Commitment to financial prudence and accounting diligence
A history of success in a team environment
Ability to utilize technology and programs to drive efficiency and stay current with our technology training - CDK REQUIRED and INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, web, phone, in-person)
Strong, creative problem-solving skills
Ability to take initiative and think critically to identify improvement opportunities
Ability to take ownership of the details – large and small
Decision-making that demonstrates good judgment and potential leadership development
Clean motor vehicle record and criminal background record

Nice To Haves

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE preferred

Responsibilities

At all times act as the point of contact for vendors regarding invoicing and payment.
Review and process and invoices for payment.
Act as a liaison between the store-level business operations group and the Shared Services Center.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book-adjusting journal entries as necessary.
Provide analyses of expense variances.
Produce month-end work papers to address specific financial results/metrics to be used as part of the monthly financial reporting package.
Complete SOX controls as necessary including:
Monthly invoice reviews
Month-end bank activity analysis
Aging Exception analysis
Bank reconciliation
Support quarterly and annual audit efforts by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate.