Automotive Accounting Specialist

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with 4% company match

Paid vacation

Leadership and personal development

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Avondale, AZ is hiring an Accounting Specialist to own the accounts payable and assist the monthly close. The role involves reviewing invoices, liaising with vendors, and supporting audits plus performing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.

Strong Excel skills and solid communication are essential, with a preference for general accounting experience and automotive familiarity. Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced dealership environment.

Qualifications

• General accounting experience preferred.
• Well-versed in using MS Excel.
• Commitment to financial prudence and accounting diligence.
• A history of success in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, web, phone, in-person).
• Automotive experience a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable: act as point of contact for vendors, review invoices, coordinate with Shared Services Center, complete SOX controls, perform monthly invoice reviews, aging analysis, support audits.
• Handle month-end close: perform balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journal entries, analyze expense variances, produce month-end work papers, analyze month-end bank activity.

Skills

General accounting experience

Commitment to financial prudence

Team-oriented

Excellent written and verbal коммуника

Automotive experience a PLUS

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Automotive Accounting Specialist in Avondale, AZ at EchoPark Automotive

Job Type: Other

Experience: Associate

About

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!

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to add an Accounting Specialist to our team in our dealership located in Avondale, AZ. The Accounting Specialist owns the accounts payable function by reviewing, processing, and analyzing the company’s operating expense structure and applying that financial insight and analysis to the monthly close and financial reporting processes.

What You'll Do:

Accounts Payable

• At all times act as the point of contact for vendors regarding invoicing and payment.
• Review and process invoices for payment.
• Act as a liaison between the store-level business operations group and the Shared Services Center.
• Complete SOX controls as necessary
• Monthly invoice reviews
• Aging Exception analysis
• Support quarterly and annual audit efforts by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate.

Month-End Close Process

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Provide analyses 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.
• Month-end bank activity analysis

What We're Looking For:

• General accounting experience preferred
• Well-versed in using MS Excel
• Commitment to financial prudence and accounting diligence
• A history of success in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, web, phone, in-person)
• Automotive experience a PLUS

What We Offer:

• $21-24 per hour
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 4% company match
• Paid vacation
• Access to leadership and personal development programs

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