Precision Automotive Dealership Accountant

Diehl Ford of Beaver; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Diehl Ford of Beaver is seeking a detail-oriented Dealership Accountant to support accurate accounting and financial reporting across dealership locations. You will manage general ledger activities, vehicle and inventory accounting, cash management, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of transactions.

Qualifications

• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with accounting personnel, department managers, and dealership leadership.
• Ability to research discrepancies independently and follow issues through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash deposit and reviews cash clearing transactions.
• Perform daily and monthly general ledger accounting activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries and accounting adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and statements.
• Review dealership transactions for proper accounting treatment, classification, and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and established accounting practices.
• Assist accounting leadership with financial statement review and variance analysis.
• Review schedules for aged, unusual, or unsupported balances.
• Ensure assigned accounting schedules are accurate, current, and properly supported.
• Review vehicle sales transactions for completeness and accounting accuracy.
• Verify vehicle cost, gross profit, commissions, incentives, rebates, and related accounting entries.
• Reconcile vehicle inventory schedules to the general ledger.
• Monitor contracts in transit, vehicle receivables, and other deal-related schedules.
• Research and resolve aged or unusual vehicle inventory items.
• Assist with dealer trades, inventory transfers, vehicle payoffs, and related transactions.
• Work with sales and F&I personnel to resolve accounting or documentation issues associated with vehicle transactions.
• Reconcile manufacturer statements, incentive receivables, warranty receivables, and related accounts.
• Assist with accounting for service, parts, and collision operations.
• Reconcile parts inventory, work-in-process, warranty, internal repair orders, and other fixed operations schedules as assigned.
• Work with department managers to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting experience

Automotive dealership experience

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Discrepancy research

Job description

Diehl Ford of Beaver is seeking a detail-oriented Dealership Accountant to support accurate accounting and financial reporting across dealership locations. You will manage general ledger activities, vehicle and inventory accounting, cash management, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close processes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of transactions.