Junior Accounting Manager

Summary: Responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial activities of the dealership.  Also, responsible for the accounting, bookkeeping and general office procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:

• Oversee preparation of monthly financial statements by the 5th of the month        
• Works with upper management to make hiring and discipline decisions for accounting staff          
• Reports regularly to and works effectively with HAG
• Oversees preparation of payroll and payroll records
• Provides General Manager and other managers with necessary financial information, including Daily Operating Report
• Ensures that necessary controls are in place to safeguard dealership assets
• Trains, supervises, and assists office staff
• Oversees additions and modifications to inventory
• Assists in Human Resource compliance
• Attends weekly manager meetings
• Prepares daily cash sheet
• Assists in preparation of annual budget
• Ensures that annual external audit requirements are met
• Maintains effective employee relations
• Maintains CSI at or above company standards
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o   GED

o   High School Diploma

o   Associate Degree

√   Bachelor Degree

o   Master Degree

o   Doctorate Degree

Field of Study:

√   Accounting

o   Automotive

o   Business

o   Human Resources

o   Information Technology

Desired Work Experience:

o   up to 3 years

o   3-5 years

√   5+ years

Education/Experience:

Accounting degree or commensurate experience. Prior management or Supervisory experience preferred. Working knowledge of Dealership documents. Working knowledge of applicable regulations and laws governing the automotive industry. Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills required.

Certificates and Licenses:

√   Valid Driver’s License

o   Automobile Salesperson License

Computer Skills:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.  Ability to learn the Dealership Management System, the company HRIS system, Spreadsheet software, accounting software, and inventory software.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and some holidays.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed primarily at a desk in an office setting.  Work frequently includes analyzing financial records of the dealership, posting accounts, and performing other administrative tasks.  Frequently interacts with other employees and members of management.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employee. 

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and analyze financial spreadsheets and reports.

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.  This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.