Financial Accountant

Willis Lexus; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays

Employee discounts at all locations

Paid training and development on and 0

Employee appreciation: events

Job summary

Willis Automotive, a family-owned dealership group in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Financial Accountant to support month-end financial reporting, deal costing, payroll calculations for sales staff, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires an accounting background, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k with company match, PTO, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• AA degree in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Three plus years accounting experience.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supplemental reporting.
• Prepare payroll calculations for sales staff on commission-based pay plans.
• Cost and post all new and pre-owned car deals.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Participate in annual budgeting and monthly variance reporting.

Skills

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Financial reporting

Education

AA degree in Accounting

Tools

CDK dealership management software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Full Time Des Moines, IA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 2157

Willis Automotiveis a family and locally owned automotive group located in Des Moines, IA. We carry INFINITI, Cadillac, Lexus, MINI Cooper, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Chevrolet, and Nissan. Our growing company also includes Collision, Detail, and Reconditioning teams. At Willis Automotive, we adhere to our six core values to maintain a tradition of automotive excellence and service leadership for all of our guests!

Willis Automotive Offers:

• A great benefits package, available the first month following 30 days of employment, which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• Employee discounts at all locations
• Paid training and development on and off-site
• Employee appreciation: employee of the month, food trucks, community involvement, discounted event tickets, and more!

Primary Function:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting with the financial management of the dealership with a focus on month end financial reporting, costing and posting of deals, calculation of sales payrolls, and balance sheet reconciliations. Performs all duties within the objectives, standards, and policies of Willis Automotive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly financial statements and supplemental reporting
• Prepare payroll calculations for sales staff that are on commission-based pay plans
• Cost and post all new and pre-owned car deals
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, and provide monthly reporting comparing actual results to budget
• Various other reporting and reconciliations as required

What we need from you:

• Detail oriented and organized in work
• AA degree in Accounting preferred but not required
• Three plus years accounting experience
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office application
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment