Automotive Accounting Specialist

ED MORSE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Paid training

Education opportunities

Vacation & Sick Pay

Holidays

Employee purchase program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ed Morse Automotive Group is hiring an Accounting Specialist to support monthly financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. The role requires 2–5 years of experience and Dealertrack proficiency within a growing multi-state automotive group.

The position offers full-time employment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth across 60+ locations. Join a family-oriented company that values development and accuracy in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field preferred; three years of equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years' experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for financial data analysis.
• Experience with Dealertrack is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior accounting personnel in preparing basic monthly financial statements on an accrual basis using GAAP.
• Prepare monthly standard journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Review designated functional areas and post month-end journal entries.
• Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation; research differences from expected balances.
• Support analytical projects and reports; back-end reporting and data provision.
• Communicate with departments regarding monthly accounting reports and policies.
• Maintain records for regulatory reporting, including annual audit and tax return preparation.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Dealertrack

General ledger software

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