Financial Accountant

Willis Automotive Group; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Automotive Group is seeking a Financial Accountant to support month-end financial reporting, deal costing and posting, and sales payroll calculations for a busy dealership. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely delivery in a collaborative environment.

Key duties include monthly statements, reconciliations, budgeting support, and a range of reporting tasks. A degree in accounting is preferred with 3+ years of accounting experience and familiarity with CDK.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized in work.
• Three plus years accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

AA degree in Accounting

Tools

CDK dealership management software

Job description

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 applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing.