Staff Accountant

Hall Auto Group•Tyler, MN

About The Position

Hall Buick GMC is seeking a Staff Accountant with professional experience and a driven personality to meet team and individual goals. The role focuses on vehicle titles and registrations, billing and deal processing, and providing backup support for other accounting functions. The employee will work with other departments and contribute to the dealership’s goal of delivering award-winning service and value. The company describes its work environment as clean and professional and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

At least 2 years of automotive dealership experience, or equivalent accounting experience in another field with a similar skill set.
Strong familiarity with DMS software such as Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, or Dealertrack.
Fundamental understanding of debits and credits and how they flow through a dealership financial statement.
Ability to quickly identify missing signatures or incorrect tax calculations.
Understanding of federal laws such as the Red Flags Rule, OFAC, and the Safeguards Rule.
Positive attitude and eagerness to improve.
Ability to interact with various departments and work as a team player.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Process new and used vehicle registrations and titles through the state’s electronic system.
Verify trade-in titles for liens, correct signatures, and odometer disclosures.
Track titles in transit to ensure titles are received promptly from auctions and payoffs.
Stay current on state-specific vehicle sales and emissions regulations.
Review and verify deal-jacket documents, including sales contracts, insurance, rebates, and warranties.
Post vehicle sales transactions into the Dealer Management System (DMS).
Calculate sales commissions and verify sales department gross profit.
Issue checks for lien payoffs and referral fees.
Learn to process Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) as needed.