The Role
Performs full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, invoicing, cash receipts, reconciliations, month-end close, general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and discrepancy resolution. Maintains accurate and confidential financial records, supports tax filings, monitors loan and account payments, updates accounting procedures, balances petty cash, and provides administrative support. The role also trains accounting clerks and ensures compliance with accounting policies and regulations.
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SUMMARY:
As an Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for efficiently performing the assigned aspects of the accounting process and maintaining accurate financial records, managing budgets and financial planning
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist with day-to-day accounting functions including full cycle AP and AR: invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing; help process daily invoices/credit, and apply cash receipt
- Produce financial statements and reports that require utilization of a wide range of sources
- Submit financial figures to journals and ledgers
- Assist with other general accounting duties as needed, including month-end closing, account reconciliation, and researching/resolving discrepancies
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy through proper application of accounting principles
- Record customer payments and prepare the daily bank deposit
- Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of all company records.
- Classify, record and summarize the financial data to compile and keep financial records.
- Prepare monthly financial statements.
- Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
- Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Comply with state and federal regulations.
- Perform duties as deemed appropriate by the management team.
- Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
- Writes, maintains and updates SOPs (standard operating procedures)
- Balance petty cash
- Prepare general ledger for year end tax filings
- Issue Financial Statements
- Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
- Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
- Train and assist accounting clerks
- Follow accounting policies and procedures
- Other accounting AP/AR duties as assigned
QUALIFICTIONS:
- Dealership Experience preferred but not required
- 8+ years of bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Office Suite, or Acumatica
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
- Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
- Previous customer service experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Ability to operate in a confidential, professional, positive team atmosphere.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- The employee must be able to communicate in English with the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, handbooks, and manuals.
- Clerical skills must be in English and must be at a level that will allow for correct and legible recording and reporting.
- Must have the ability to effectively present information in English and respond in English to questions from managers and company personnel.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of bookkeeping experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Office Suite, or Acumatica
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
- Previous customer service experience
- Ability to work in a confidential, professional, positive team atmosphere
- Dealership experience
- Ability to communicate, read, and comprehend English instructions and business documents
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions using commonsense understanding
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The Company
What We Do
Chaparral Motorsports is a premier powersports dealership and one of the largest motorcycle accessory and vehicle dealerships in the country. Originally starting as a family motorcycle parts business, it has evolved into a multi-line dealer offering motorcycles, ATVs, and utility vehicles from major brands such as Honda, Yamaha, and Polaris. The company operates a massive 160,000 square foot showroom in San Bernardino, California.
