Accounting Clerk

Sternberg Automotive Group; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k Plan

PTO

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Family-owned and operated

Job summary

Sternberg Automotive Group is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our growing, family-owned dealer network in Indiana. The successful candidate will accurately process transactions and manage financial statement accounts while supporting monthly close and other accounting tasks.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliable communication with teammates, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business.
• 1–2 years in accounting position preferred; office environment experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills and eagerness to improve.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close, including calculating and posting daily, weekly, and monthly transactions.
• Review financial statement accounts and schedules; work with the accounting staff to correct discrepancies.
• Record daily bank deposits.
• Record manufacturer vehicle invoices.
• Complete new vehicle reporting requirement with manufacturers.
• Work with sales and operations to ensure manufacture accounts such as warranty claims and rebates are collected timely.
• Prepare and file sales, use and rental tax returns.
• Prepare annual unclaimed property reporting and submissions.
• Process monthly transactions and financial statements for property companies.
• Support other administrative tasks as needed.
• Foster teamwork across all departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Business

Job description

Job Summary: We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our growing team! The right candidate will be a detail-oriented individual who can accurately process transactions and manage financial statement accounts.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401k Plan
• PTO
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Growth opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Family-owned and operated

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close, including calculating and posting daily, weekly, and monthly transactions
• Review financial statement accounts and schedules; work with the accounting staff to correct discrepancies
• Record daily bank deposits
• Record manufacturer vehicle invoices
• Complete new vehicle reporting requirement with manufacturers
• Work with sales and operations to ensure manufacture accounts such as warranty claims and rebates are collected timely
• Prepare and file sales, use and rental tax returns
• Prepare annual unclaimed property reporting and submissions
• Process monthly transactions and financial statements for property companies
• Support other administrative tasks as needed
• Foster teamwork across all departments

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business
• 1-2 years in accounting position preferred; office environment experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills and eagerness to improve
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

About Us

Customers have trusted Sternberg Automotive Group for over 60 years! We are a humble, family-owned dealership with locations across Southern Indiana and in Louisville, Kentucky. Our group provides services for just about every facet of the transportation industry - Cars, Trucks, Leasing, Rental Parts, Vehicle Repair, Equipment, Collision Repair - you name it, we have it! Our enthusiasm and excitement for automobiles as well as delivering exceptional customer service has made us a go-to regional automotive destination. The Sternberg Automotive group demonstrates the same local, family business atmosphere at all our dealerships since all are still run by the Sternberg Family!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.