Staff Accountant

Company Description

At VW of Fallston, Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Income Expectations: $20.00 - $29.00 / hour

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

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Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the handling of transactions in multiple sets of books; balancing intercompany accounts; preparing journal entries; performing account analysis and accrual calculations; assisting in the monthly closing process for various companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation, posting and filing of journal entries to record accounting data including: bank activity-ACH and wire transactions; depreciation; prepaid and other items as required to facilitate a complete and accurate closing to multiple sets of books maintained on ADP software.
• Performs bank reconciliations and assists in preparing month-end analysis schedules.
• Cross trains to provide backup for various accounting tasks in the department.
• Perform other such accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required at the direction of the Director of Corporate Accounting

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Accounting degree is required
• Minimum of 2 years full charge bookkeeping experience and experience with accounting software.
• This experience needs to be within an automotive dealership.
• A working knowledge of complete accounting cycle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills —will be dealing with store & regional controllers and various corporate department employees.
• Good organizational skills and a positive attitude dedicated toward achieving results.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done and meet various deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly excel.
• Strong attention to detail.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with ADP financial software and accounting system, Timberline Software, and bank cash management software.
• Additional full-charge bookkeeping experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience working in a multiple-entity environment.

Additional Information

Schedule: FULL TIME

• Sundays Always Off
• Saturday Availability Required

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Sundays off
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines

SHL Package: Sonic Back Office Dealership: 311 - Volkswagen of Fallston Compensation: USD 20 - USD 29 - hourly