Staff Accountant

Hagerstown Honda KIA • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Hagerstown Honda & Kia is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This full-time role is intended for an accounting professional with a solid understanding of accounting principles who enjoys problem-solving and wants to expand their knowledge and responsibilities over time. The position requires sound judgment, initiative, ownership, and a commitment to producing accurate, timely work. Dealership accounting experience is beneficial but not required; the organization is willing to invest in a candidate with a strong accounting foundation and desire to learn.

The successful candidate will help maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, support closing and reporting, review transactions, analyze financial information, and contribute to audits and internal controls. They will work with management, accounting personnel, and other departments to resolve issues and support business operations. The role offers hands-on experience across accounting and financial operations, professional development, and the opportunity to assume increasing responsibilities as knowledge and experience grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize and analyze financial data.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new accounting systems and dealership-specific procedures.
• Professionalism, integrity, dependability, and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of accounting experience preferred.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting functions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconcile balance sheet and other general ledger accounts.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Support internal controls and ensure compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary financial documentation.
• Develop an understanding of dealership accounting operations and financial processes.
• Work collaboratively with management, accounting personnel, and other departments to resolve issues and support business operations.
• Assume additional accounting responsibilities as experience and knowledge develop.

Benefits

• Professional development and hands-on experience across accounting and financial operations.
• Opportunities to expand the role and take on additional responsibilities as knowledge and experience grow.
• Supportive team environment.
• Long-term career opportunity in an established, stable, family-owned organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level