Accounting Specialist

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Paid vacation

Leadership programs

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Accounting Specialist for its Stafford, TX dealership. You will handle accounting tasks tied to car deals, perform month-end close reconciliations, and support audits with proper documentation.

The role requires 1+ year of automotive dealership accounting experience, CDK familiarity, and strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

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.
• CDK experience mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Process car deals and manage accounting tasks with accuracy.
• Prepare month-end close activities and reconciliations as needed.
• Route finalized deals to title team for processing.
• Coordinate with F&I to ensure timely processing of deals.
• Review and process supplier invoices for payment.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Prioritization

Organization

Tools

CDK experience

Job description

Accounting Specialist in Stafford, TX at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 12057 Southwest Freeway
Stafford, TX 77477

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Accounting Specialist at our dealership in Stafford,TX. 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:

Reviewallretail and streetpurchasedealdocumentationfor accuracy and compliance

Finalize all deals in accounting that meet compliance requirements

Routefinalizeddeals to the title team for processing upon receipt of all funding

Partnerwith the F&I department to ensuredeals are being processedtimelyand accurately

Submitaftermarket productcancellationsto the cancellation team

Perform schedule reviews and reconciliations throughout the month

Assistin 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 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

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

CDK experience mandatory

All 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

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with 4% company match

Paid vacation

Access to leadership and personal development programs

Growth potential

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