Automotive Accounting Specialist

About the role

The ideal candidate will be an accountant with a strong automotive background and a proven ability to manage and oversee the financial transactions and records of the company. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy in accounting practices, preparing financial reports, and supporting the overall financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Checks all invoices and obtains appropriate payment approval.
• Prepares accounts payable checks.
• Prepares checks for all approved check requests.
• Posts all open items in accounts payable.
• Prints accounts payable reports and maintains accounts payable files.
• Filts paid check requests and paid invoices.
• Sets up new vendors and maintains current vendors.
• Responds to vendor inquiries.
• Keeps track of W-9's.
• Prepares 1099's at the end of the year.
• Aids in monthly closings.
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
• Prepares purchase orders.
• Provides guidance and trains and cross-trains other Accounting Specialists.
• Serves as first escalation point for Accounts Payable issues, questions, concerns from other Accounting Specialists.
• Completes work with self-direction and autonomy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Job Knowledge/Skills Required

• Attention to detail.
• General math skills.
• Microsoft Excel skills, intermediate or advanced.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information quickly.

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical + Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision.
• Life Insurance: Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Retail Savings Plan: 401K Plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
• Bereavement Pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional Perks & Rewards: New Employee Referrals Bonus, Customer Referral Bonus, Employee of the Month Bonus, Employee Appreciation Week: Company-wide appreciation event with giveaways and appreciation gifts, Employee Discounts: Includes vehicles, parts, services, Woodhouse Family Insurance: Employee discounts for Home and Auto Insurance, Woodhouse University: Paid In-house Technician Trainings, Automotive Technician Paid Manufacturer Training: Includes travel and accommodations.

Background Check

As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. This may include a review of criminal records, motor vehicle reports, employment history, sexual offender registries, and other relevant information. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, and all candidates will be required to provide written consent before the check is initiated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.