Accounting Clerk (Mercedes-Benz of Bellingham)

About the role

At Mercedes-Benz of Bellingham, we're searching for an Accounting Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right. In this role, you'll play an important part in ensuring vehicle sales contracts are accurate, complete, and processed efficiently. Working closely with our Sales, Finance, and Accounting teams, you'll help keep our dealership operations running smoothly while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vehicle sales contracts for accuracy and completeness
• Process and bill vehicle deals accurately and efficiently
• Perform high-volume data entry while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Ensure all required documentation is complete before billing contracts
• Work closely with the Sales and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing information
• Assist with accounting functions, reconciliations, and administrative tasks as required
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Process timely lien payoffs for trade in vehicles
• Complete ad hoc accounting and administrative projects
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in data entry, contract verification, billing, or accounting support is preferred
• Prior dealership accounting or contract billing experience is an asset, but not required
• Recent graduates with a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field are encouraged to apply
• Experience working with CDK is considered a strong asset
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a collaborative, team-first mindset

Pay

$25-$30/hr based on experience and education, plus 401K.

Benefits

• Vacation: one week after first year, two weeks after two years, three weeks after five years
• Ongoing support and mentorship for growth and development
• Promote-from-within culture with ample opportunities to grow along your chosen career path
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental coverage, and a health spending account
• Positive, collaborative team environment
• Annual donations to worthy causes including Kids with Cancer Society and Go Auto Fuels the Schools
• Career-building opportunities with inspiring success stories of growth within Go Auto