Regional Staff Accountant

Hendrick Automotive Group•Charleston, SC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant performs duties related to the preparation of the Company’s financial data and financial reporting. These activities include but are not limited to posting journal entries, performing reconciliations of account balances, and preparing financial statements, reports, and other schedules on a timely basis. The Accountant will also work closely with the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, and other team members to complete additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor in accounting or finance
2-3 years of combined accounting experience including public or corporate/private accounting.
Strong initiative with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Excel and Access.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with company personnel, financial institution personnel, and external auditors.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and basic algebraic logic.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to interpret financial reports and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

candidate with master’s degree a plus
Previous experience with Hyperion is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record monthly closing journal entries for Hendrick Automotive corporate ledger
Record journal entries needed to maintain the financial statements for certain real estate and other holding companies, which will require general understanding of accounting for fixed assets, intercompany activity, accounting for debt, etc.
Perform reconciliations of account balances such as cash, receivables, prepaids, and other assets and liabilities.
Maintain the general ledger accounts, various subledgers and other schedules associated with the account balances reconciled.
Review another team member’s G/L coding for incoming deposits
Assist with the preparation of portions for our annual budget
Assist in the preparation of certain footnotes within the year-end audited financial statements
Interact with management and other departments such as financial analysis and dealership accounting
Assist in the coordination and management of the external audit process
Analyze account activity to respond to ad hoc financial review requests, along with other special projects as requested by management
Identify opportunities for improvement and standardization
Perform duties in compliance with GAAP and company/department policies and procedures
Provide superior internal customer service to company’s Business Unit
Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as needed
Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
Participates in required training
Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.