Automotive Deal Clerk

Ken Garff Automotive Group • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Dewey Auto Outlet, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is seeking an Automotive Deal Clerk (Accounting) who aligns with its core values of respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty, and teamwork. The dealership aims to treat people R.I.G.H.T and create lifetime customers.

The role is responsible for correcting, processing, and reconciling accounting documents, including invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers. The clerk reviews and codes financial information; prepares and processes documents to disburse funds and make deposits; prepares reports; checks information for accuracy; and maintains records. Duties also include processing vehicle sales and inventory-related accounting, communicating with sales and management teams, and performing general clerical and accounting tasks.

Requirements

• One year of previous related experience is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
• General ability to use a computer and calculator.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dealership software.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Sort documents.
• Verify the accuracy of documents.
• Make necessary adjustments to documents such as logs or records.
• Communicate daily with sales and management teams about sales documents.
• Verify calculations related to vehicle sales and sales commissions.
• Verify sales data in the accounting system.
• Answer sales inquiries.
• Perform clerical duties, including typing, answering phones, and posting general ledger entries.
• Review, correct, and adjust assigned schedules.
• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system.
• Input and reconcile vendor reserve payments and statements.
• Record deposits in the accounting system.
• Record new-car inventory processing daily from manufacturers and external vendors.
• Process appropriate payable checks and reconcile related receivables weekly.
• Reconcile assigned inventory accounts monthly.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• AD&D and life insurance.
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback).
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED