Ralph Sellers Automotive Group, is growing and looking to add a Senior Accountant to join their Accounting team located in Gonzales, LA. The dealership offers long-term stability fostered by experienced and tenure upper management that believe career growth is a priority for the organization. This is a great opportunity for a detailed-oriented professional with dealership experience who is looking to grow their career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, thrive on accuracy, and enjoy working in a dynamic dealership environment that is able to manage deadlines and multiple tasks. Ability to follow process and procedures for Finance and Accounting tasks with accountability for following through to completeness.
Responsibilities:
- Review deals for completeness, accurate, and required documentation and prepare paperwork for the Title and Accounting clerks
- Process payoffs accurately and timely to receive title, follow up on any delayed titles
- Record wholesale and dealer trade sales transactions accurately and efficiently
- Warranty, Gap, ancillary products remittance and cancellations weekly
- Assist with Accounts Payable and Billing
- Communicate with F&I, Sales, Accounting managers to resolve any discrepancies
- Cross training with other staff while working together to expand experience
- Support other team members and departments as needed
Qualifications:
- Required: minimum 3 years in an administrative position
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Automotive and CDK or DealerTrack experience is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization
- Confidential and professional demeanor
- Able to multi-task and manage time effectively
What We Offer:
- Signing bonus
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Training from experienced employees with various expertise in the auto industry
- Full benefits package medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to grow within the Automotive Group
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years in an administrative position
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Automotive and CDK or DealerTrack experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization
- Confidential and professional demeanor
- Able to multi-task and manage time effectively
What We Do
A family-owned automotive dealership serving the Greater Baton Rouge and Gonzales areas since 1984. They specialize in providing quality new and used vehicles from brands such as Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, and Hyundai. The company also provides comprehensive after-sales services, including expert vehicle repairs and OEM parts, to ensure a superior car shopping and ownership experience for their customers.
