Bookkeeper

Conway Heaton; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K Plan

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Vehicle purchase plan

Family owned

Job security

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Conway Heaton invites applications for an Automotive Bookkeeper at our Ford dealership in Bardstown, Kentucky. The role focuses on accurate financial records, payables and receivables, and supporting month-end processes.

No dealership experience required; we value integrity, attention to detail, and teamwork. This is a stable, family-owned environment with growth opportunities and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (automotive dealership experience strongly preferred).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, QuickBooks) a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for the dealership
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices and customer billing
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare 1099s
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with daily deposits as needed

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

We are seeking anAutomotive Bookkeeper to join our dealership team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Dealership experience is not required! We encourage anyone with payablesand receivables experience.

By working at a Ford dealership, you can be a part of a brand that honors the past, and is invested in the future. Join the Ford Family where we value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers!

Benefits

• Health, Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Long term job security
• Flexible Work Schedule

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for the dealership
• Process accounts payable and receivable, including vendor invoices and customer billing
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare 1099s
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies
• Assist with daily deposits as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (automotive dealership experience strongly preferred)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, QuickBooks, etc.) a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.