Staff Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/yearThe Staff Accountant will be responsible for providing comprehensive accounting support across multiple automotive dealership locations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting month-end closing processes. This role works closely with dealership management teams. You are to model behaviors and a culture for success including integrity, respect, drive, community, fun and pride without ego, with self-confidence, and creativity.  Job Duties and Responsibilities including, but not limited to:  Review, analyze, and submit all accounting transactions generated from Dealer Management System that are associated with retail vehicle sales.  Calculate and log sales commissions within our Dealer Management Software.  Validate that new vehicle sale rebates from customer car deals have been processed correctly by the sales department.   Process and GL code vendor invoices and ensure accurate approval touring through our AP automation software.  Reconcile vendor month-end AR statements to maintain accurate payable and vendor relations.   Scan in any invoices that AP automation does not capture in automatically.  Process payments to vendors once invoice batches have been fully approved through proper channels.  Reconcile all accounts payable sub-accounts in the GL.  Review accounts payable with the store general managers from each location.  Process lien payoff payments for customer vehicle trade-ins.  Process refund payments to customers and banks for cancelled vehicle service contracts.  Ad-Hoc projects as assigned by Assistant Controller.    Fills in for other administrative positions as needed and directed by management.  Always conducts business in an ethical and professional manner.  Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.  Strong communication skills for interaction with dealership management and team members.  Problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies  Team player with ability to work collaboratively across all dealership locations.  Maintains professional appearance.  Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations (i.e. OSHA Right-to-Know), and standards to maintain the legality and business integrity of Dealership.  Ensure that the work areas and guest areas are kept clean. Maintain safe work environment.  Other tasks as assigned.  QualificationsRequirements  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.  2+ years of accounting experience, with automotive dealership experience strongly preferred.  Primarily office-based work environment  May require occasional travel between dealership locations.  Ability to work extended hours during month-end closing and year-end processes.  Ability to manage change and detail-oriented processes.  Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean record.  Comply with all dealership and manufacturer job-related training and requirements.  Adhere to the employee handbook policies and procedures.  Excellent computer skills, including Excel.  Ability to achieve goals with high guest satisfaction ratings.  Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to influence management on process improvements.