General Ledger Accountant

TONY HAWAII AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LLC; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TONY HAWAII AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LLC is seeking an Accountant to support the Office Manager in the accounting and financial responsibilities for our dealerships and related entities. You will assist general ledger activities, prepare financial statements, and help with month-end and year-end close, budgeting, audits, and cash management.

You will work under the Office Manager to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and development of knowledge across key dealership accounting functions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires solid GL accounting knowledge and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules.
• Experience with month-end/year-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger – assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Financial Statements – assist monthly close and reporting.
• Account Analysis – review GL accounts for trends and discrepancies.
• Month-End and Year-End Close – support closing activities.
• Budgets and Audits – assist budgeting and audit prep.
• Cash Management – support cash reconciliations and reporting.
• Accounting Controls – support controls and process improvements.
• Management Reporting – assist daily/periodic reports and schedules.
• Cross-Training – provide coverage across accounting functions.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Journal entries

Discrepancy research

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Dealership systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Experience in accounting preferred

Tools

MS Office

Dealership management systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists the Office Manager in carrying out the accounting and financial responsibilities of the Business Office for assigned dealerships and related entities. Provides support with general ledger activities, financial statement preparation, account analysis, month-end and year-end close, budgeting, audits, cash management, accounting controls, and management reporting.

Works under the direction of the Office Manager to ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and timely while developing knowledge across key dealership accounting functions.

Responsible for supporting the companys Vision: Best place to work & Best place for our guests to do business and Mission: Build long term relationships with our associates & guests & make a positive difference in our community.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• General Ledger – Supports the Office Manager with general ledger activities by preparing assigned journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation. Researches discrepancies and unusual account activity and communicates findings for review.
• Financial Statements – Assists with the monthly financial statement process by preparing assigned reconciliations, schedules, journal entries, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with dealership and manufacturer requirements.
• Account Analysis – Reviews assigned general ledger accounts and researches trends, variances, discrepancies, and potential problem areas. Provides findings and supporting information to the Office Manager for review.
• Month-End and Year-End Close – Supports the Office Manager with assigned month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, schedules, supporting documentation, and accounting entries.
• Budgets and Annual Audits – Assists with annual budgeting and audit preparation by gathering financial information and preparing assigned schedules, reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Cash Management – Provides support with assigned cash management activities, including reconciliations, schedules, research, and reporting.
• Accounting Controls – Supports established accounting procedures and internal controls by completing assigned accounting activities, researching discrepancies, and identifying potential process concerns for management review.
• Management Reporting – Assists with the preparation of daily management reports, accounting schedules, reconciliations, and other reports as needed.
• Departmental Support and Cross-Training – Provides support to the Office Manager across designated accounting functions and cross-trains in key areas to provide additional departmental coverage based on business needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare accurate account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting financial schedules.
• Ability to research accounting discrepancies and communicate findings.
• Ability to recognize matters requiring additional review or escalation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Accounting Manager and Business Office team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related accounting or dealership management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple accounting priorities throughout the month.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train across designated accounting functions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Relevant accounting experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree.
• General ledger, dealership accounting, financial reporting, or related accounting experience preferred. Automotive industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.