Accounting Clerk

Rydell Ford; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Accident Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3%

Paid Vacation

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Employee Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Parts and Service Discounts

Job summary

Rydell Automotive Group in Waterloo, IA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team. This full-time, non-exempt role involves journal entries, deposits, customer statements, and assisting the CFO and Office Manager in a fast-paced environment.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with eligible benefits. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in accounting or finance, strong accuracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; QuickBooks is a plus. Join a team that values accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting/finance experience.
• General ledger accounting and account reconciliation experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; QuickBooks experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Process daily deposits and customer payments.
• Run monthly customer statements.
• Process credit card applications and post deposits.
• Cross-train with Accounts Payable.
• Research and resolve A/R discrepancies.
• Assist CFO and Office Manager with accounting tasks.
• Perform additional accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Journal entries

General ledger

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Rydell Automotive Group – Waterloo, IA
Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour

Build Your Accounting Career with Rydell

Rydell Automotive Group is looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Clerk to join our team in Waterloo, Iowa.

If you have experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, or financial reporting and want to put those skills to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and attention to detail and is ready to become an important part of our accounting team.

Rydell Automotive Group includes Rydell Chevrolet in Waterloo, Rydell of Independence, and Auto Plus Iowa in Evansdale.

Why Rydell?

At Rydell Automotive Group, our mission is simple:

"To Be So Effective That We Are Able To Be Helpful To Others."

This philosophy extends beyond our customers and employees to the communities we serve. We are committed to making a positive impact through community involvement, charitable giving, and volunteer efforts while providing opportunities for our employees to grow, succeed, and build rewarding careers.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities to build a long-term career with Rydell.

What You'll Do

As an Accounting Clerk, you will assist with a variety of accounting and financial responsibilities, including:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Process daily deposits and customer payments
• Run monthly customer statements
• Process credit card applications
• Post credit card deposits
• Cross-train with Accounts Payable
• Research and resolve A/R discrepancies
• Assist the CFO and Office Manager with accounting and administrative responsibilities
• Perform additional accounting duties as needed

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office
• QuickBooks experience is a plus
• Automotive dealership accounting experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with financial and company information
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• $10,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3% Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Parts and Service Discounts

Bring your accounting skills, attention to detail, and positive attitude to Rydell Automotive Group and join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, integrity, and long-term success.

Rydell Automotive Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.