Automotive Dealership Accounting Manager

Location: St. Charles

## Automotive Dealership Accounting Manager Apply locations:
St Louistime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R15395

Job Description Plaza Motors in Creve Coeur is busier than ever, and we need to add an Automotive Accounting Manager to our team. We are now under the umbrella of Mile One Autogroup, one of the largest, privately-owned auto groups in the United States. When you join our team, we have room for you to grow YOUR career alongside of us!
** Experience Everything Mile One has to

Offer:

**  - Competitive compensation
- Great opportunities for advancement
- Positive, success driven work environment    
** Our Mile One Employee Advantage:
** Mile One believes that taking care of our employees is the most important step in creating a positive workplace and a successful company. Mile One offers a number of exclusive benefits and programs that are designed to help our employees and their families succeed both at home and in the workplace.

Mile One Employee Advantage includes health and financial benefits, and training and mentoring. We also offer an Employee Purchase Program, the Mile One Support Fund: by Employees, for Employees, the Next Mile Scholarship Program, an Employee Assistance Program and more.

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* Summary:

** The Automotive Accounting Manager processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business. This person also provides accurate reporting to the dealer/general manager and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions.

** Essential Duties:**  - Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel
- Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and the manufacturer's format and time frame
- Controls all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, any additions and changes to inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Prepares daily sales report
- Controls petty cash amounts for dealership and sales department
- Controls monthly sales tax reconciliation and remittance
- Provides a timely daily operating control (DOC) and keeps the dealer/general manager informed about trends
- Oversees daily bank activity
- Ensures that all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, interest, protection, and co-op advertising accounts are current and accurate
- Calculates monthly manager commission
- Approves new charge accounts and oversees collection of past due accounts  - 8300 preparation and submission
- Compiles information and prepares reports as requested by management and/or dealer principal
- Prepares bank reconciliation
- Assists with year end close    
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* Qualifications:

**  - Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience  - Automotive accounting experience required

- Experience with CDK preferred
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to calculate figures and apply mathematical concepts
- Management experience required
- High level of initiative and ability to work on a team
- Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency and general mathematics skills    Mile One Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and we maintain a drug free work environment.
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