Automotive Controller

Bergey's; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & PTO

Holidays

401k with profit sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee Assistance

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Advancement opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Bergey’s Inc. in Souderton, PA is seeking an Automotive Office Manager/Staff Accountant to oversee accounting across three dealerships and lead a five-person team. You will ensure internal controls and accurate financial data in line with company policy.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, preparing monthly financial statements, handling bank reconciliations, and collaborating with dealership management and corporate teams to improve processes and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Excellent Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with teammates and customers.
• Office management experience in automotive environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead two Chevrolet and one Cadillac Accounting Department (five direct reports).
• Oversee accounting practices and internal controls across three dealerships.
• Monitor documents including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, inventory.
• Optimize processes to maximize efficiency and data integrity.
• Maintain accurate accounting schedules and monthly statements.
• Prepare monthly commission sheets for sales/F&I teams.
• Coordinate with dealership management and corporate teams on reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical ability

Communication

Office management

Education

Automotive Office Manager/Staff Accountant experience preferred

Job description

Bergey’s Inc. is a family-owned business that has been servicing our customers’ needs since 1924. Currently our company has over 50 locations and more than 1,800 team members. Today our family of automobile, truck and tire companies stretch throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, & New Jersey. Visit us at www.bergeys.com to learn more about our company.

We strive to provide an environment for our associates and customers that is welcoming, transparent, and forward thinking. Our employees are our greatest asset. We promote and develop individual strengths, as well as grow our employees personally and professionally. Together we can make a difference.

Benefits

• Vacation and PTO time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with profit sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistant Program
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount

Location: Bergey's Corporate Office- Souderton, PA (*This is not a remote role)

Summary

Obtains, enters, and maintains financial data and accounting records by performing the following duties in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Lead two Chevrolet and one Cadillac Accounting Department which consists of five direct-report team members
• Oversee the accounting practices and internal controls of all departments across the three dealerships in accordance with company policies
• Monitor and control all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, vehicle inventory, etc.
• Continually optimize/implement processes to maximize efficiency and data integrity throughout the dealerships, collaborating with dealership management as necessary
• Maintain current and accurate accounting schedules
• Prepare monthly financial statements according to dealership guidelines within the manufacturer's time frame
• Responsible for monthly commission sheets for sales and F&I team members
• Meet with dealership management monthly to discuss performance to Plan and Prior Year
• Work with corporate teammates on various reconciliations including floorplan and finance reserves
• Assist with the bank reconciliation process for transactions at the three stores as needed
• Act as a resource for accounting-related questions from the various operational departments
• Ensure compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including the filing and/or maintaining of required forms
• Stay abreast of PAA Bulletins, NADA Guidelines, and current trends/changes within the industryMaintain administrative controls for various 3rd Party Systems such as OEM Sites, VITU, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned

Position Requirements

• Automotive Office Manager or Automotive Staff Accountant experience is required
• Managerial experience is preferred
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent analytical ability
• Communicate effectively and professionally with teammates, internal customers, and external customers
• Maintain a professional appearance and atmosphere in the office
• Experience processing title work for all states is a plus.
• Must have a valid driving license and successfully complete pre‑employment background checks and drug screening

Bergey's is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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