Automotive Accounting Manager

Lou Fusz; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Voluntary benefits available

Referral bonuses

Low employee turnover

Job summary

Lou Fusz Automotive Network in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Automotive Accounting Manager to oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and cross-department collaboration ensuring accuracy and compliance. This full-time role requires knowledge of GAAP and strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office; Dealertrack DMS is a plus with training provided.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a stable, growth-oriented environment within a respected Midwest automotive network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and standard dealership accounting practices.
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Dealertrack DMS is a plus but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger; post journal entries and monitor financial data.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements for compliance and efficiency.
• Assist in developing financial reports.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Provide supervision of in-store clerical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dealertrack DMS

Job description

Automotive Accounting Manager – Columbus Ohio

Expanding automotive network seeks accounting management staff to fill immediate opening at recently acquired dealership. Prior automotive experience is required. Duties are expected to be performed in a professional, well organized and legal manner consistent with company policy.

About Us

The Lou Fusz Automotive Network has been serving its automotive customers in the Midwest for nearly 75 years! If you're looking for a career where you will be appreciated and given opportunities for growth, your search is complete. We have a great history of providing excellent career opportunities for sharp, energetic people.

What We Offer

• Extremely competitive Medical/RX/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Company paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment / Long-term Disability coverage
• 401k with generous company match
• Vacation / PTO / paid holidays / bereavement leave
• Access to voluntary benefits including short term disability/accident/critical illness/Universal Life/Cancer
• Referral bonuses
• Low employee turnover

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standard dealership accounting practices. Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills are required.
• Strong computer and data input skills with a high degree of accuracy, and knowledge of Microsoft applications. Dealertrack DMS experience would be a plus but is not required as we provide training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills and attention to detail. A proven track record of being an excellent teammate with a collaborative attitude and eagerness to improve.

• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision or as an effective member of a work team while maintaining attention to task.
• Available to work full time Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 am to 5 pm

Duties and responsibilities:

• Performs activities involved in the maintenance and control of the general ledger. Reviews and/or initiates and posts journal entries; monitors posted financial data; researches and reviews transactions; and advises departments on proper coding.

• Evaluates internal controls of systems and works cooperatively to provide recommendations for improvement to create greater compliance, transparency, and/or efficiencies.
• Assists in the development of financial reports.
• Works across departments to identify discrepancies in information of a financial nature for the purpose of resolving process issues and ensuring accuracy.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed and complete accounting records to ensure accuracy of general ledger and audit compliance.
• Provide management and supervision of in-store clerical staff.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by members of management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.