Inventory Accounting Clerk

Penske Automotive Group; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Inventory Accounting Clerk, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy of vehicle inventories. This position involves data entry, reconciliation of inventory records, and producing detailed reports to support management. With a focus on precision and organization, you'll ensure that all aspects of inventory accounting are handled efficiently. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a keen eye for detail, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading dealership in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of dealership's inventory in accounting system.
• Reconcile physical inventory with book balances.
• Produce inventory reports as required.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Data Organization

Mathematical Skills

Common Sense Understanding

Independence

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Related Experience

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Summary/Objective
The Inventory Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the dealership's inventory in the dealership accounting system. Essential Functions

• Enters all new vehicles into the dealership's accounting system
• Enters purchased used cars into the dealership's accounting systems and produces checks for payment
• Reconciles the physical inventory of vehicles to the dealership's book balances
• Reconciles factory holdbacks
• Monitors parts and service clearing accounts for balance to be applied to inventory
• Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the manufacturer
• Produces reports on the inventory of the dealership according to policy and on request
• Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards
• Follows the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• Understands and follow all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Maintains a professional appearance for self in accordance with company policy
• Attends pertinent training on request
• Attends company meetings as required

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice EEO Statement
The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information. Requirements

Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to perform high volume data entry
• Excellent Computer Skills, must be able to use Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to interact well with others

Supervisory Responsibility No Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
This position requires a good deal of walking or standing, or this position could involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls
This position requires the ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis.
This position involves repetitive motion.
This position requires the ability to talk and hear. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent; and one to three months year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent; and six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations) Safety Sensitive Position

No

Dealership Name

Bill Brown Ford

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32222 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, Michigan 48150

Internal Job ID

Inventory Accounting Clerk-782510