Accounting Specialist

Sonic Automotive

Posted 19 days ago

Full Time

Charlotte, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing retail and street purchase deals, managing vendor invoices, and performing month-end financial reconciliations. They also provide administrative support to dealership management and assist with internal and external audits.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in accounting or back-office automotive dealership operations and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. You possess strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills, along with intermediate Excel proficiency.

Must Have Skills for ATS

accounting principles

Excel

CDK

Job Description

Company Description

EchoPark Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry.  We are building a business based on doing things the right way.  From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow.  We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Accounting Specialist at our dealership in Charlotte, NC. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for processing car deals, managing accounting tasks, and providing administrative support to ensure accurate and efficient dealership operations. 

What You Will Do: 

  • Review all retail and street purchase deal documentation for accuracy and compliance 

  • Finalize all deals in accounting that meet compliance requirements 

  • Route finalized deals to the title team for processing upon receipt of all funding 

  • Partner with the F&I department to ensure deals are being processed timely and accurately 

  • Submit aftermarket product cancellations to the cancellation team 

  • Perform schedule reviews and reconciliations throughout the month 

  • Assist in the preparation of the weekly asset meetings 

  • Be the point of contact for vendors regarding invoices and payments 

  • Review and process invoices for payment 

  • Complete monthly invoice reviews 

  • Act as a liaison between the store-level business operations group and the Shared Services Center 

  • Support in both internal and external audits by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate 

  • Prepare SOX reconciliations that may include the Vehicle Stock In Control, Month End Bank Activity, Bank Reconciliation, and Physical Inventory Reconciliation 

  • Assist with filing and scanning 

  • Provide administrative support to management, other departments and employees as needed 

Month-End Close Process: 

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book-adjusting journal entries as necessary 

  • Provide analysis of expense variances 

  • Produce month-end work papers to address specific financial results/metrics to be used as part of the monthly financial reporting package 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • 1+ years of accounting or back office automotive dealership experience 

  • Understanding of basic accounting principles 

  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule 

  • Detail-oriented and time-management skills 

  • CDK experience a PLUS 

  • Intermediate excel skills 

  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license 

What We Offer: 

  • $20-24 per hour based on experience 

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance     

  • 401k with 4% company match    

  • Paid vacation     

  • Access to leadership and personal development programs 

  • Growth potential     

  • Casual dress 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • SHL Package: N/A
  • Dealership: 820 - Charlotte
  • Sonic Automotive

    Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on a quest to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. Our Company culture thrives on creating, innovating, and providing industry-leading guest experiences, driven by strategic investments in technology, teammates, and ideas that ultimately fulfill ownership dreams, enrich lives, and deliver happiness to our guests and teammates. As one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in America, we are committed to delivering on this goal while pursuing expansive growth and taking progressive measures to be the leader in these categories. Our new platforms, programs, and people are set to drive the next generation of automotive and powersports guest experiences.
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