Dealership Accounting Clerk

Al Packer Ford is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Clerk to join our team! This position plays a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting various dealership accounting functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in automotive accounting, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities -

• Retail & Wholesale Processing: Accurately process vehicle deals and ensure all related documentation is complete.
• Lien Payoffs: Verify and issue payoff checks, ensuring timely submission to financial institutions.
• Daily Bank Deposits: Reconcile accounting reports from POS systems and cash drawers with receipts, including currency, checks, and credit cards.
• Error Resolution: Investigate discrepancies, trace errors, and make necessary accounting adjustments.
• Check Issuance: Issue checks in alignment with company policies and guidelines.
• General Support: Resolve accounting issues as they arise and perform additional duties as assigned to meet departmental needs.
• Financial Recording: Maintain organized financial records and documentation for audits and compliance purposes.
• Team Interaction: Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills -

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 2 years minimum of dealership accounting experience is a must.
• Skills -
• Strong understanding of debits and credits as well as balance sheet reconciliation.
• Proficiency in CDK (dealership management system) required.
• Excellent data entry skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to interact with internal teams and external customers, vendors, etc.

Compensation & Benefits -

This is a full time, on-site position and pay is commensurate upon experience. Benefits include:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) w/ Employer Match
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Discounts on goods and services