Staff Accountant

Summary:

The Staff Accountant position provides accounting support for the business. The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of various monthly reports, posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and providing general ledger analysis. The Accountant provides inventory management, and oversight of AP/AR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for daily accounting functions including accurate completion of journal entries, account reconciliations and preparation of schedules

· Adhere to dealership financial policies and procedures established by the corporate office as well as generally accepted accounting principles

· Compliance with local, state and federal regulations

· Review accounting transactions, balance sheet accounts, prepare reconciliations and post entries

· Reconciliation of bank account daily, factory payable account weekly, and floorplan accounts monthly

· Ensure standard process and procedure followed for all tasks performed

· Monthly reconciliations of parts, floor plan and physical inventory accounts; follow-up with department managers, staff and third party vendors on non-reconciled items

· Record wire transactions and bank transfers

· Support month-end close with review of general ledger accounts for missing or incorrect information and completion of accurate monthly financial statements

· Process and record warranty cancellations and ancillary product remits

· Maintain professional personal appearance

· Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule

· Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the Foundation Automotive brand

· Effectively perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

· Experience in accounting and the retail automotive industry highly preferred

· DMS knowledge (CDK/ADP) preferred

· Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel)

· Successful completion of pre-employment screening

· Authorization to work in the USA with no sponsorship

· Valid Driver’s Licenses and acceptable driving record