Automotive Accounting Specialist

EchoPark Automotive; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Leadership development programs

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Thornton, CO, is seeking an Automotive Accounting Specialist to manage accounts payable and support month-end close. The role focuses on reviewing invoices, liaising with operations and the Shared Services Center, and contributing to audits and controls.

The ideal candidate has general accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills, and a track record of working well in a team. Automotive experience is a plus, with comprehensive employee benefits offered.

Qualifications

• General accounting knowledge is required.
• Strong MS Excel skills are required.
• Commitment to financial prudence and accounting diligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: act as point of contact for vendors, review and process invoices, liaise between store operations and Shared Services, perform SOX controls, monthly invoice reviews, aging exception analysis, support audits.
• Month-End Close Process: perform balance sheet reconciliations, analyze expense variances, prepare month-end work papers and bank activity analysis.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Team environment experience

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Automotive Accounting Specialist in Thornton, CO at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 500 East 104th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80229

Job Type: Accounting/Auditing

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 Specialistto our team in our dealershiplocated in Thornton, CO.The Accounting Specialistowns 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 processinvoices 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 knowledge
• 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:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 4% company match
• Paid vacation
• Access to leadership and personal development programs