Accounting Specialist

Sonic Automotive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Charlotte, NC seeks an Accounting Specialist to handle transaction-level accounting and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include processing received inventory and general journal entries while assisting with departmental tracking and reporting. Applicants should possess strong data entry, written, and spoken skills, alongside proficiency in Excel and preferably some accounting experience. This role offers a vital position in streamlining operations within a centralized accounting environment.

Qualifications

• Accurate data entry skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for this role.
• Proficiency with Excel is required.
• Accounting experience and/or education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process inventory received at stores from manufacturers.
• Stock in inventory purchased by Central Buying.
• Post entries for intercompany transfers of used inventory.
• Post general journal entries.
• Assist with department tasks like tracking and reporting.
• Manage inventory financing.

Skills

Accurate data entry skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong spoken communication skills

Proficiency with Excel

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDK-DMS

Job description

Company Description

Incorporated in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retail retailers in the United States. We have two operating segments, consisting of franchised dealerships that represent over 25 different new vehicle brands, and EchoPark Automotive, which offers a unique car buying experience in the 1‑4 year‑old pre‑owned vehicle market.

Job Description

Job Summary

Performs processing‑ and transaction‑level accounting and control functions.

The overall purpose and objective of this job is to transfer many of those functions from the dealership level to a centralized location to improve both efficiency and effectiveness/quality.

Essential Functions

• Stock in inventory received at the stores from the manufacturers
• Stock in inventory purchased by Central Buying
• Post entries to all stores involved in the intercompany transfer of used inventory directed by the RTC.
• Post general journal entries.
• Assist with general department tasks such as progress/status tracking and reporting.
• Obtain and pay off inventory financing ("floorplan").
• Work closely with other team members to cross‑train and share best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Accurate data entry skills, as well as strong written and spoken communication skills.

Proficiency with Excel is also required.

An Accounting Specialist should typically have some accounting experience and/or education. H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required.

The ability to pass pre‑employment checks and testing is also required.

Desired Experience

Experience in the automotive retail industry and with CDK‑DMS is preferable but not required.

An Accounting Specialist in the Shared Services - General Accounting department should typically have some accounting experience and/or education.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.