Accounting Associate - DMV Team

Galpin Motors; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Galpin Motors is seeking an Accounting Associate for the DMV Team in San Fernando, CA. This mid-senior level role involves verifying car deal transactions, preparing legal documents for the DMV, and requires a strong attention to detail and relevant experience in auto dealership accounting. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills and a background in accounting practices.

Benefits

Full health benefits after 30 days

401k plan with match

Paid vacation

Employee vehicle purchase program

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting.
• Proficient in computer skills and programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle registrations & titles as required by DMV.
• Process payment receipts and issue checks.
• Research, investigate, and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; college credits in accounting preferred

Job description

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Galpin Motors is looking for an experienced Accounting Associate to join our DMV Team located San Fernando, CA.

The Galpin Business Office is looking to add a team member to our DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles team) to verify car deal transactions and prepare legal transfer of documents to the DMV. If you are a hands-on, roll up your sleeves, hardworking team player, with a do what it takes attitude, we want to hear from you.

• DMV (DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICHLES) AUTO DEALERSHIP ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE HIGHLY DESIRED. In order to qualify for this job, a DMV background check and live scan finger printing is required.
  
  

Company Overview

Galpin opened its doors in 1946 and over the last 77 years has become the pinnacle of the Automotive industry. Galpin Motors is an automotive pioneer and credited with many industry firsts. Galpin was customizing vehicles before custom cars were a thing. In the 50’s, Galpin was showcasing custom cars with the Barris’. In the 60’s, Galpin was winning Nascar as a 4 time West Coast Champion. The 70’s brought the birth of the custom van industry and off-road trucks at Galpin, and our innovation and technology and automobiles and design has continued until this day. Galpin Ford has been the #1 Volume Ford Dealer in the World for a record 29 consecutive years and every Galpin dealership has ranked in the top 10 nationally. We do what we do because we love it and our customers love it so it creates an enthusiasm which has made Galpin famous around the world. Galpin is the only dealership group that has starred in two television shows, Pimp My Ride and Car Kings. We have worked with the most famous automotive celebrities and have close relationships with the entire automotive industry.

Galpin’s family of brands include Ford, Lincoln, Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Polestar, Mazda, Honda. Joining these brands are Galpin Auto Sports (G.A.S.), Galpin Studio Rentals, Horseless Carriage Restaurant, Boxenstopp Restaurant and Starbucks.

Galpin is family owned and operated by the Boeckmann Family, led by our President Beau Boeckmann, who is engaged and runs the day-to-day operations. Galpin’s Core Values include Integrity, A servants’ Attitude, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Fun!

Some Of What You’ll Do

• Complete vehicle registrations & titles as required by DMV regulations
• Daily e-filing of DMV documents in 3rd party portal
• Process payment receipts and issue checks
• Post transactions into our accounting system
• Verify and calculate correct figures and identify errors and make corrections
• Research, investigate, and reconcile accounts
• Process transactions for new, used, wholesale and out of state vehicles
• Communicate with Customers via phone, email, and in person
• Interact with managers across multiple dealerships as well as other business office teams
• Update and reconcile month end accounting schedules
• Other tasks as needed within this team or in other areas of the business office
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; college credits in accounting preferred
• Automobile dealership experience highly desirable
• 5-7 years relevant work experience preferred
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting
• Proficient in computer skills and programs
• Strong attention to detail, organization and a sense of urgency
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Full Benefits after 30 days of employment including Health, Vision, Dental and life Insurance
• 401k plan with match
• Paid vacation
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Advancement opportunities
• Custom tailored onboarding and cross training programs
  
  

At Galpin, we believe that a diverse workforce is a strength to be celebrated. We value the unique contributions that you can bring to our team in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Automotive

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