Accounting Clerk

Job Description Accounting Clerk

Individual is responsible for various automotive accounting functions with a knowledge of automotive F&I processes. Attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, will have at least one to twoyears’ experience in a position of similar responsibility. The Accounting Clerk will learn all aspects of Accounts Payable, Billing, Inventory Clerk, Titling Clerk, AR Clerk, Warranty Clerk, and Document Processor.

You will have certain tasks assigned to you that you are required for daily, but will be a team player and able to step in when others are out sick or on vacation.

• Issuing checks
• DMV title paperwork
• Process dealer trades
• Process wholesales
• General office support
• Make sure all necessary paperwork is in the deals
• Send contracts to banks
• Verify gross profit
• Accounts payable
• Make lien payoffs and send to banks
• Helps with vehicle inventory control and maintains accurate records
• Answers all vendor inquiries
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required
• Assists with accounts receivable and special projects, as necessary
• Process Warranty cancellations and write checks to warranty companies.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude when dealing with customers, co-workers, and supervisors

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 12 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills, prioritization, and time management are required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record — no DUI or reckless driving
• Knowledge of accounting software (CDK) and Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Working knowledge of accounting standards and relevant legal regulations preferred
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and strict deadlines
• Desire to learn the many different facets of a dealership accounting office, including cross-training in switchboard and other accounting positions
• Must be at least 20 years old

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.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Since Southern Team opened our doors on October 3rd 1988, we've been fortunate to become one of the MOST successful automotive dealership groups in the state of Virginia. From our humble beginnings as a Hyundai dealership in Roanoke, VA (when most Americans didn't even know what a Hyundai was) to our new Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Prestige Collection. We even have a Nissan dealership in Christiansburg, VA and have grown to over 300 employees!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or any other protected characteristic.

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Southern Wellness: A Free Health Care Incentive Plan
• Medical GAP Insurance
• Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - John Hancock
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (Voluntary Benefit)
• Accident Solution Plan (Voluntary Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• Cancer Protection Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• MASA Medical Transport Solutions (Voluntary Benefit)
• Direct Deposit