Financial Accountant

Willis Automotive • Des Moines, IA

6d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Willis Automotive is a family- and locally owned automotive group in Des Moines, Iowa, representing multiple automotive brands and operating Collision, Detail, and Reconditioning teams. The Financial Accountant assists with dealership financial management, focusing on month-end financial reporting, costing and posting deals, calculating sales payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role performs duties in accordance with Willis Automotive’s objectives, standards, and policies.

Requirements

• Three or more years of accounting experience.
• Expert Excel skills.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supplemental reporting.
• Calculate payroll for sales staff on commission-based pay plans.
• Cost and post all new and pre-owned car deals.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and provide monthly reports comparing actual results with budget.
• Complete other reporting and reconciliations as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available the first month following 30 days of employment.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and additional supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and seven paid holidays.
• Employee discounts at all locations.
• Paid training and development, on- and off-site.
• Employee appreciation activities and perks, including employee of the month, food trucks, community involvement, and discounted event tickets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed