Accounting Assistant

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Ankeny, IA
In-Office
Junior
Automotive
The Role
The Accounting Assistant will support the team by processing transactions, reconciling ledgers, handling payments, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable duties.
Summary Generated by Built In

Dewey Ford, a Ken Garff Automotive company, is currently looking for a talented Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team in processing daily operational transactions and various other aspects of the automotive accounting field. This talented individual will align with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork. At Ken Garff, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

This position will office in the Centralized Accounting Office in Clive, IA.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Here's what you'll be doing:

  • Prepare accounting entries and reconcile general ledger
  • Ensure timely processing of any check payments and/or ACH transactions
  • Research and process cancellations & chargebacks
  • Reconcile & audit all product cancellation schedules & processes
  • Post vehicle deals with related financial products, clear related financial schedules, and communicate with staff as needed
  • Process financial product invoices and reconcile associated financial schedules
  • Process other vehicle related invoices from manufacturer and parent company
  • Maintain an organized processing system
  • Assist with performing accounts payable and accounts receivable duties
  • Occasional filing and other general administrative duties as needed  

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Minimum of 1 or 2 years of accounting experience
  • High school diploma or the equivalent, with associate’s degree in accounting or 2 years of commensurate dealership accounting experience
  • Dealership accounting experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, particularly Excel, and the general use of a computer and calculator
  • Knowledge of accounting software and dealership software a plus
  • Strong numeracy, analytical, time management, verbal, and technology skills
  • Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

  • Great culture and real career growth
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Attractive schedule (Monday-Friday)
  • Maternity and Parental program
  • Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
  • Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
  • Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

If you are eager to make a difference, have strong attention to detail and are looking for an organization that treats you RIGHT, then we want to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Top Skills

Accounting Software
Excel
MS Office
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The Company
HQ: Salt Lake City, UT
1,846 Employees
Year Founded: 1932

What We Do

Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen. Today, Ken Garff has more than 50 locations throughout Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California.

To distinguish and strategically position its dealerships, Ken Garff recently retooled its brand. The need for this retooling was driven by an evolving market place and super-savvy customers wanting a different car-buying experience, including more transparency and a higher level of trust. These changes were built around the new brand slogan, "We Hear You."​

Despite the company's growth and changes within a challenging market place, Ken Garff is going to great lengths to keep alive and well the principles upon which Ken founded the company, of providing an unsurpassed experience for every customer, every time.

Ken Garff believes in giving back to the communities in which it serves. Since Ken founded his business over 81 years ago, the company has given millions of dollars and thousands of hours to schools, charities and community organizations.

Why Work for Ken Garff?

Ken Garff recognizes the importance of a benefit program that provides protection to our employees and their families. A comprehensive benefits program has been created to fulfill a wide range of needs.

Benefits available to employees include:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical , Dental and Vision
• 401K Plan with Company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Time Off Program
• Year-end bonus program for all employees
• Personal Wellness Plan
• GarffCare Roadside Assistance Program
• Discounts on Parts and Service and More!

Ken Garff is an Equal Opportunity Employer

((We Hear You))

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