Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Location: Ourisman Ford and Lincoln of Alexandria
Company: Ourisman Automotive of Virginia
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Payroll Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the HR department, assisting with employee relations, benefits administration, and day-to-day payroll tasks. This role is ideal for someone organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping employees succeed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support to the office, assisting with daily operations and special projects as needed.
- Assist with filing, organizing, and maintaining accurate office records and documentation.
- Support the accounting department with general administrative tasks, data entry, and document preparation.
- Help answer and direct incoming calls through the dealership switchboard as needed.
- Greet customers, employees, and visitors while providing professional front-office support.
- Assist with processing paperwork, scanning, copying, and distributing documents.
- Maintain organized filing systems for accounting and administrative records.
- Perform other clerical and administrative duties as assigned to support multiple departments
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Prior payroll administrative experience is a plus
- Computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Teamwork
ABOUT THE DEALERSHIP
Ourisman Automotive Group believes our success and future growth is contributed to our employees. Family-owned and operated since 1921, Ourisman has continued to grow while holding true to our values of collaboration, transparency, and career development.
At Ourisman Automotive of Virginia, we understand the importance of career growth. Our team is collaborative and encourages success amongst each of our members. We prefer to promote from within and do so often.
Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Prior payroll administrative experience
- Computer skills in MS Office
- Experience with accounting software and databases
- Problem-solving and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Teamwork
What We Do
Ourisman Automotive Group is a privately-held network of 18 award-winning car dealerships founded in 1921. The company specializes in new and pre-owned vehicle sales, automotive service, parts, and collision repair. Operating across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, Ourisman is dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences through a people-first culture and a long-standing family legacy of leadership in the automotive retail industry.
