Job Summary:
A Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing daily financial operations, performing complex reconciliations, ensuring accurate vehicle inventory valuation, and leading the month-end close process to produce GAAP-compliant financial statements. This role involves interacting closely with Sales, Finance & Insurance (F&I), and Service departments, requiring a deep understanding of dealership management systems (DMS).
Duties/Responsibilities:
Month-End Close & Reporting: Lead the monthly closing process, preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) accurately and on time.
General Ledger & Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, floor plan liability accounts, and manufacturer receivables.
Inventory & Deal Management: Verify vehicle inventory valuation, cost accounting, and ensure proper billing and invoicing of car deals.
Tax & Compliance: Prepare sales tax filings, vehicle registration documentation, and assist with external audits.
Financial Analysis: Analyze financial results and provide insights on profitability, cost optimization, and revenue enhancement to dealership leadership.
Manufacturer Relations: Manage manufacturer incentives, warranties, and chargebacks
Skills, Education and Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Experience: 3–5+ years of accounting experience, specifically within an automotive dealership setting.
Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) required and Dealership Management Systems (DMS) such as CDK Global or Reynolds & Reynolds preferred.
Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP, attention to detail, and the ability to work under strict deadlines.
Credentials: CPA, CMA, or MBA is highly valued but not required.
Physical Requirements:
May lift objects that weigh as much as 15 lbs.
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The policy of Hi Tech Motorcars is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hi Tech Motorcars is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at HR@hitechautogroup.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and job number of the position for which you are applying.