Assistant Accounting Manager | Lexus of Wilmington

MileOne Autogroup; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MileOne Autogroup, based in Wilmington, DE, seeks an Assistant Accounting Manager to join our finance team. You will maintain accounting records, perform data entry, and provide fiduciary support across dealership departments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to generate accurate financial data.

The role involves preparing ad-hoc reports, monthly statements, reconciling GL accounts, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, or a minimum of 2+ years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ad-hoc management reports and financial analysis.
• Prepares complete and accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with dealership guidelines and manufacturers’ format and time frame requirements.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Controls all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, and inventory additions/adjustments.
• Prepares daily cash position report and daily sales activity report.
• Maintains and reconciles petty cash accounts.
• Assists in closing month-end and supporting annual audit.

Skills

MS Office

General math skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Lexus of Wilmington is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accounting Manager to join our team! If you’re an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading with confidence, and being part of a fast-paced dealership environment, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Join a team committed to excellence, teamwork, and delivering an exceptional experience for both our customers and employees!

As an Assistant Accounting Manager, you will provide fiduciary support in maintaining accounting records with data entry, book keeping and other accounting functions directly related to general business operations. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment in processing and generating financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely completion of various accounting and administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prepares ad-hoc management reports and financial analysis
• Prepares complete and accurate monthly financial statements in accordance with dealership guidelines and manufacturers’ format and time frame requirements
• Reconciles general ledger accounts
• Controls all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, and inventory additions/adjustments
• Prepares daily cash position report
• Prepares daily sales activity report
• Maintains and reconciles petty cash accounts
• Provides a timely daily operating control (DOC) and keeps the senior management informed about trends
• Reconciles general ledger accounts
• Approves adjustments to inventory and receivable accounts
• Ensures that all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, interest, protection, and co-op advertising accounts are current and accurate
• Prints monthly journals, schedules, and general ledger
• Closes month by processing accounting month-end
• Assists in completion of annual review/audit
• Ensures compliance with all government regulations
• Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries on dealership computer system accordingly
• Reviews sales commission/chargeback detail reports
• Manages the payoff of vehicle floor plan and works with bank representatives
• Oversees collection of past due accounts
• Compiles information and prepares ad-hoc reports as requested by senior management
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and apply mathematical concepts
• Self-Starter with proven ability to seek out new ways to build opportunities for the dealership and customer satisfaction
• High level of initiative and ability to work in a team
• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency and general mathematic skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, or a minimum of 2+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Our MileOne Employee Advantage:
MileOne believes that taking care of our employees is the most important step in creating a positive workplace and a successful company. MileOne offers a number of exclusive benefits and programs that are designed to help our employees and their families succeed both at home and in the workplace.

MileOne Employee Advantage includes health and financial benefits, and training and mentoring. We also offer an Employee Purchase Program, the MileOne Support Fund: by Employees, for Employees, the NextMile Scholarship Program, an Employee Assistance Program and more.

MileOne Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug free work environment.

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Certain positions require the use of mobile-based authentication to access MileOne systems, applications, or information. Employees in these positions must be able to meet MileOne’s applicable technology and information security requirements, which includes access to a compatible mobile device and the use of MileOne-approved authentication or security applications.

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