Automotive Accounting Specialist: Growth & Advancement

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

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.