JUNIOR CONTROLLER
About The Position
Assist with daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, posting, reconciliations, and general ledger management Help prepare monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and OEM requirements Support cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, schedule reviews and variance analysis Maintain accurate schedules, statements, and accounting documentation Assist with reconciling dealership operational accounts such as vehicle inventory, parts inventory, warranty receivables, WIP, and open RO schedules Support the review of sales deals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and reduce month-end close times Assist in documenting, improving, and maintaining standard operating procedures within the accounting department Collaborate with department managers to resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate reporting, and improve accounting workflows Participate in annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities Support the Controller with reporting, audits, OEM requests and special financial projects Contribute to training guidance, and development of accounting team members as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and dealership financial operations
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn, grow professionally, and take on increasing responsibility
- 2–4 years of dealership accounting experience preferred
- Working knowledge of dealership management systems (PBS, or similar systems strongly preferred)
- Strong to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, posting, reconciliations, and general ledger management
- Help prepare monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and OEM requirements
- Support cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, schedule reviews and variance analysis
- Maintain accurate schedules, statements, and accounting documentation
- Assist with reconciling dealership operational accounts such as vehicle inventory, parts inventory, warranty receivables, WIP, and open RO schedules
- Support the review of sales deals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and reduce month-end close times
- Assist in documenting, improving, and maintaining standard operating procedures within the accounting department
- Collaborate with department managers to resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate reporting, and improve accounting workflows
- Participate in annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities
- Support the Controller with reporting, audits, OEM requests and special financial projects
- Contribute to training guidance, and development of accounting team members as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
