Accounting Assistant

G502 KGA-FLG, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Maternity and Parental program

Paid Time Off and 401k with Company?g

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Year-end bonus program (Garff Giveback

Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase

Job summary

Dewey Dodge, part of the Ken Garff Automotive family, seeks an Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations in the Clive, IA centralized office. Expect a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm workday with standard benefits and opportunities for growth.

The role involves posting entries, reconciling ledgers, processing payments, and handling vendor invoices for vehicle-related operations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of accounting experience and dealership exposure.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications is required.
• Experience with accounting software and dealership systems is a plus.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, time management, verbal and technology skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting entries and reconcile general ledger
• Process check payments and ACH transactions in a timely manner
• Research and process cancellations & chargebacks
• Reconcile & audit product cancellation schedules & processes
• Post vehicle deals with related financial products, clear related financial schedules, and communicate with staff as needed
• Process financial product invoices and reconcile associated financial schedules
• Process other vehicle related invoices from manufacturer and parent company
• Maintain an organized processing system
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable duties
• Occasional filing and other general administrative duties as needed

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Time management

Verbal skills

Technology skills

Reading comprehension

Education

Associate degree in accounting

2 years of dealership accounting experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Dealership software

Job description

Dewey Dodge, a Ken Garff Automotive company, is currently looking for a talented Accounting Assistant to support our accounting team in processing daily operational transactions and various other aspects of the automotive accounting field. This talented individual will align with our core values and acts with respect, integrity, growth, humility and teamwork. At Ken Garff, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

This position will office in the Centralized Accounting Office in Clive, IA.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Prepare accounting entries and reconcile general ledger
• Ensure timely processing of any check payments and/or ACH transactions
• Research and process cancellations & chargebacks
• Reconcile & audit all product cancellation schedules & processes
• Post vehicle deals with related financial products, clear related financial schedules, and communicate with staff as needed
• Process financial product invoices and reconcile associated financial schedules
• Process other vehicle related invoices from manufacturer and parent company
• Maintain an organized processing system
• Assist with performing accounts payable and accounts receivable duties
• Occasional filing and other general administrative duties as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Minimum of 1 or 2 years of accounting experience
• High school diploma or the equivalent, with associate's degree in accounting or 2 years of commensurate dealership accounting experience
• Dealership accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, particularly Excel, and the general use of a computer and calculator
• Knowledge of accounting software and dealership software a plus
• Strong numeracy, analytical, time management, verbal, and technology skills
• Must have the ability to read and compreh

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

• Great culture and real career growth
• Competitive compensation package
• Attractive schedule (Monday-Friday)
• Maternity and Parental program
• Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
• Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

If you are eager to make a difference, have strong attention to detail and are looking for an organization that treats you RIGHT, then we want to hear from you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer