Automotive Accounting Specialist

Ed Morse Automotive Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 25% match up to 6%

Health benefits including medical, eye

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Job summary

Ed Morse Automotive Group seeks an Accounting Specialist to support monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. You will collaborate across departments to deliver accurate financial statements and analyses, using GAAP guidelines and standard processes.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and experience with Dealertrack within a multi-state automotive group environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; three years of equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years' experience with bachelor's degree.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint required; experience with accounting systems.
• Experience with Dealertrack is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior accounting personnel in preparing monthly financial statements on an accrual basis according to GAAP.
• Prepare monthly standard journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Review designated areas and post month-end journal entries.
• Prepare reconciliations with supporting documentation; research differences.
• Assist in analytical projects, back-end reporting, and various financial data reports.
• Coordinate with departments regarding monthly reports and explain accounting policies.
• Maintain records for regulatory reporting including annual audits and tax returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Dealertrack

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Accounting Specialist

Accelerate your career with Ed Morse Automotive Group! With 80+ years of industry experience, we provide excellent service to our customers and team members. Our expanding automotive group spans across FL, TX, OK, MO, MT, IL, IA, CO, and AZ with over 60 + locations, representing 40+ automotive, powersports, and motorcycle brands. Join a family-oriented company that values personal and professional growth.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Ed Morse team.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior-level accounting personnel in preparing basic monthly financial statements on an accrual basis using generally accepted accounting principles and other guidelines as deemed appropriate.
• Prepare monthly standard journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Review designated functional area(s) and prepare and post any necessary month end journal entries.
• Prepare effective account reconciliations with supporting documentation; research and follow up on differences from the expected balance.
• Assist in the creation and preparation of various routine analytical projects and reports; back-end reporting, providing various types of financial data; and similar reports for analysis.
• Provide assistance to and communicate with various departments regarding monthly accounting reports and other accounting-related documents/information and to explain accounting department policies and procedures.
• Maintain various records, files, and supporting documentation for regulatory or other reporting purposes, including annual audit and tax return preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is preferred in lieu of a degree, three years of equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years' experience with bachelor's degree
• Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Power Point used in the analysis of financial data is required. General knowledge of accounting-related information systems is required.
• Experience with Dealertrack is required.

Why Ed Morse?

In addition to a rewarding career, Ed Morse offers our employees the following:

Benefits

• 401K with a 25% match up to 6% of your contribution
• Competitive Health Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telemedicine
• Supplemental Insurance options, Life Insurance, Short Team Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program-Short-term counseling on all aspects of life!
• Paid Training and Business travel
• Ongoing Education
• Vacation Pay and Sick Pay
• Six Paid Holidays each calendar year
• Fantastic Employee Purchase Program! - Discounts on vehicles, parts & service
• Employee Referral Program- Get rewarded for working with friends!
• Opportunities in multiple states with over 40+ brands and growing!
• Uncapped Earning Potential

Equal Opportunity Employer