Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Toyota of Cleveland is one of the fastest growing businesses in the Cleveland area. 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!

This position exists to own the accounts payable function by reviewing, processing, and analyzing the company’s operating expense structure and applying that financial insight and analysis to the monthly close and financial reporting processes.

• Ability to Take Ownership, Be Transparent, Take the High Road, and Celebrate Small Successes.
• Ability to take ownership of the accounts payable process.
• Ability to perform balance sheet and expense reconciliations and analysis.

• At all times act as the point of contact for vendors regarding invoicing and payment.
• Review and process invoices for payment.
• Act as a liaison between the store-level business operations group and the Vendors.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Provide analyses 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.

• Monthly invoice reviews
• Month-end bank activity analysis
• Aging Exception analysis
• Bank reconciliation
• Support quarterly and annual audit efforts by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate.

• Strong general accounting knowledge
• Well versed in using MS Excel
• Commitment to financial prudence and accounting diligence
• A history of success in a team environment
• Ability to utilize technology and programs to drive efficiency and stay current with our technology training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, web, phone, in-person)
• Strong, creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and think critically to identify improvement opportunities
• Ability to take ownership of the details – large and small
• Decision making that demonstrates good judgment
• Clean motor vehicle record and criminal background record

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