SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Ralph Sellers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Competitive pay based on experience

Training from experienced employees

Full benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ralph Sellers Automotive Group in Gonzales, LA is growing and seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing deadlines in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing deals, processing payoffs, recording sales transactions, handling payables, and collaborating with F&I, Sales, and Accounting managers. Automotive/CDK or DealerTrack experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Required: minimum 3 years in an administrative position
• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Automotive and CDK or DealerTrack experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Confidential and professional demeanor
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively

Responsibilities

• Review deals for completeness, accurate, and required documentation and prepare paperwork for the Title and Accounting clerks
• Process payoffs accurately and timely to receive title, follow up on any delayed titles
• Record wholesale and dealer trade sales transactions accurately and efficiently
• Warranty, Gap, ancillary products remittance and cancellations weekly
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Billing
• Communicate with F&I, Sales, Accounting managers to resolve any discrepancies
• Cross training with other staff while working together to expand experience
• Support other team members and departments as needed

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CDK

DealerTrack

Job description

Ralph Sellers Automotive Group, is growing and looking to add a Senior Accountant to join their Accounting team located in Gonzales, LA. The dealership offers long-term stability fostered by experienced and tenure upper management that believe career growth is a priority for the organization. This is a great opportunity for a detailed-oriented professional with dealership experience who is looking to grow their career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, thrive on accuracy, and enjoy working in a dynamic dealership environment that is able to manage deadlines and multiple tasks. Ability to follow process and procedures for Finance and Accounting tasks with accountability for following through to completeness.

Responsibilities:

• Review deals for completeness, accurate, and required documentation and prepare paperwork for the Title and Accounting clerks
• Process payoffs accurately and timely to receive title, follow up on any delayed titles
• Record wholesale and dealer trade sales transactions accurately and efficiently
• Warranty, Gap, ancillary products remittance and cancellations weekly
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Billing
• Communicate with F&I, Sales, Accounting managers to resolve any discrepancies
• Cross training with other staff while working together to expand experience
• Support other team members and departments as needed

Qualifications:

• Required: minimum 3 years in an administrative position
• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Automotive and CDK or DealerTrack experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Confidential and professional demeanor
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively

What We Offer:

• Signing bonus
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Training from experienced employees with various expertise in the auto industry
• Full benefits package medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to grow within the Automotive Group