Accounting Clerk

Job Summary

The Accounting Clerk is responsible to assist with the accounting of business transactions on a day-to-day, month-to-month basis. He/she verifies, allocates and posts transactions into proper journals and ensures transaction back-up documents are properly maintained. The Accounting Clerk maintains an adequate system of accounting records. The ideal Accounting Clerk will have at least one year experience in a position of similar responsibility.

Jenkins Auto Group, founded by Don Jenkins in 1998, is an industry-leading automotive retailer based in Ocala, FL. With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service, and body repair. Our commitment is to provide customers with an outstanding automotive experience delivered with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm. At Jenkins Auto Group, we believe in promoting growth and upholding our forward trajectory through great people, high standards, and best practices, recognizing that our team is integral to our success.

• Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Term Life
• Company-paid Term Life
• STD/LTD
• Accident indemnity rider
• PTO / Sick days (annually)
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Employee Assistant Program
• FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:

• Follow a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee vendor management and outsourcing
• Maintain an orderly accounting system; and maintain control over accounting systems and chart of accounts
• Maintain accounts payable and ensure all available discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Maintain accounts receivable
• Process bi-weekly payroll and process tax liabilities in a timely and accurate fashion
• Prepare payroll quarterlies/year-end W-2's and 1099's
• Assist with employee benefits additions/cancellations
• Complete periodic bank reconciliations on a regular basis
• Make debt payments on a timely basis
• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure operations performance
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; report variances from the budget sure operational performance
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; report variances from the budget
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting:
  Remaining in the seated position
• Stand:
  Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about
• Walking:
  Moving about on foot
• Lifting:
  Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 50-75 lbs.
• Carrying:
  Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Pushing:
  Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions)
• Pulling:
  Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
• Climbing:
  Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
• Balancing:
  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats
• Stooping:
  Bending body downward and…