Automotive Office / Accounting Assistant

EasyCare Recruiting; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EasyCare Recruiting is seeking an Automotive Office / Accounting Assistant for a client in New Jersey. The role covers journal entries, monthly closings, reconciliations, cash reports, and expense accruals in a dealership environment.

Qualified candidates should have understanding of daily dealership accounting, ability to explain technical financial information clearly, and a professional appearance. Compensation is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive dealership strongly preferred but not required.
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly.
• Working knowledge of accounting office processes.
• Professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and monthly standard entries.
• Assist with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare daily cash reports and expense accruals.
• Coordinate with office staff to complete tasks on time.
• Ensure understanding of titles and DMV registrations.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

MS Excel

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Automotive Office / Accounting Assistant

Automotive Office / Accounting Assistant

We are always looking for great people. If you are an experienced Accounting Clerk, we want to talk to you! Qualified candidates should have a full understanding of the daily facets of the dealership.

Job Description:

• Journal entries
• Maintain and post monthly standard entries
• Work with office staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Understand car titles, DMV registrations, etc.
  
• Assist with reconciliation of all accounts prior to month end
• Complete end-of-month accounting reports as assigned
• Prepare a daily cash report
• Set up and maintain accruals for expenses
• Run and review expense trend reports monthly
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards

Requirements

• Experience in an automotive dealership strongly preferred but not required
• Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner
• Working knowledge of accounting office positions
• Professional appearance
  
• Compensation is based on experience

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.