Accounting Specialist

Sonic Automotive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with 4% company match

Paid vacation

Access to leadership and personal dev.

Growth potential

Casual dress

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Charlotte, NC is hiring an Accounting Specialist to process car deals, manage accounting tasks, and support dealership operations. You will review deal documentation, finalize compliant items, and coordinate with title and F&I teams.

The role requires 1+ years in automotive accounting, basic principles understanding, and strong attention to detail with solid Excel/CDK skills. On-site with benefits including health and 401(k) plan, growth opportunities, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting or back office automotive dealership experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule.
• Detail-oriented and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review all retail and street purchase deal documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Finalize all deals in accounting that meet compliance requirements.
• Route finalized deals to the title team for processing upon receipt of funding.
• Collaborate with the F&I department to ensure deals are processed timely and accurately.
• Submit aftermarket product cancellations to the cancellation team.
• Perform schedule reviews and reconciliations throughout the month.
• Assist in the preparation of the weekly asset meetings.
• Be the point of contact for vendors regarding invoices and payments.
• Review and process invoices for payment.
• Complete monthly invoice reviews.
• Act as a liaison between store-level operations and the Shared Services Center.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation as needed.
• Prepare SOX reconciliations (Vehicle Stock In Control, Month End Bank Activity, Bank Rec, Physical Inventory).
• Assist with filing and scanning.
• Provide administrative support to management and departments as needed.
• Produce balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for month-end close.
• Analyze expense variances and prepare month-end work papers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Ability to prioritize tasks

1+ years accounting experience

Tools

CDK

Excel

Job description

EchoPark Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Accounting Specialist at our dealership in Charlotte, NC. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for processing car deals, managing accounting tasks, and providing administrative support to ensure accurate and efficient dealership operations.

What You Will Do:

• Review all retail and street purchase deal documentation for accuracy and compliance


• Finalize all deals in accounting that meet compliance requirements


• Route finalized deals to the title team for processing upon receipt of all funding


• Partner with the F\&I department to ensure deals are being processed timely and accurately


• Submit aftermarket product cancellations to the cancellation team


• Perform schedule reviews and reconciliations throughout the month


• Assist in the preparation of the weekly asset meetings


• Bethe point of contact for vendors regarding invoices and payments


• Review and processinvoices for payment


• Complete monthly invoice reviews


• Act as a liaison between the store-level business operations group and the Shared Services Center


• Support in both internal and external audits by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate


• Prepare SOX reconciliations that may include the Vehicle Stock In Control, Month End Bank Activity, Bank Reconciliation, and Physical Inventory Reconciliation


• Assist with filing and scanning


• Provide administrative support to management, other departments and employees as needed

Month-End Close Process:

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book-adjusting journal entries as necessary


• Provide analysis of expense variances


• Produce month-end work papers to address specific financial results/metrics to be used as part of the monthly financial reporting package

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of accounting or back office automotive dealership experience


• Understanding of basic accounting principles


• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule


• Detail-oriented and time-managementskills


• CDK experience a PLUS


• Intermediate excel skillsAll applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

What We Offer:

• $20-24per hour based on experience


• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 401k with 4% company match


• Paid vacation


• Access to leadership and personal development programs


• Growth potential


• Casual dress

Additional Information

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