Senior Accounting Specialist

Jenkinsmazda; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company participation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Jenkins Automotive Group in Florida is seeking a highly organized Senior Accounting Specialist to join our accounting team. You will report to the Controller and ensure the accuracy and integrity of dealership accounting operations, including reconciliations, receivables, payroll support, and manufacturer accounts.

You will monitor balances, review activities across departments, and coordinate corrections. The role emphasizes detail, deadlines, and collaboration with multiple departments in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger reconciliations and receivables.
• Experience with manufacturer schedules is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned receivable balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Review service, parts, and body shop accounts receivable activity.
• Reconcile factory receivable schedules.
• Monitor holdback, floorplan assistance, and advertising assistance accounts.
• Review payroll clearing activity and payroll-related balances.
• Review cash sales postings for accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate corrections with department managers and accounting staff.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation.
• Escalate unresolved issues to management in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounting experience

General ledger reconciliations

Receivables management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication & collaboration

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join One of Florida's Leading Automotive Groups

Jenkins Automotive Group is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Specialist to join our accounting team. This position reports directly to the Controller and plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of dealership accounting operations.

If you enjoy reconciling complex accounts, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters, we'd like to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the reconciliation, monitoring, administration, and oversight of assigned operational accounting schedules, receivables, payroll support, and manufacturer accounts, including:

• Petty Cash
• Service, Parts & Body Shop Accounts Receivable
• Honda/Kia Gas & HTB Receivables
• Honda/Kia Factory Receivables
• Honda/Kia Holdback Receivables
• Floorplan Assistance
• Advertising Assistance
• Cash Sales
• New Vehicle HTB Accounts

Daily Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned receivable balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Review service, parts, and body shop accounts receivable activity.
• Reconcile factory receivable schedules.
• Monitor holdback, floorplan assistance, and advertising assistance accounts.
• Review payroll clearing activity and verify payroll-related balances.
• Review cash sales postings for accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate corrections with department managers and accounting staff.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation.
• Escalate unresolved issues to management in a timely manner.

Weekly Responsibilities

• Review aged receivable balances.
• Verify manufacturer receivable activity.
• Review holdback schedules.
• Monitor floorplan assistance activity.
• Review payroll-related account balances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience (automotive dealership accounting strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of general ledger reconciliations and receivables.
• Experience with manufacturer schedules is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and dealership management systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company participation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing automotive organization
• A professional, team-oriented work environment where your contributions make a difference

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career with a respected and expanding automotive group, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Jenkins Automotive Group team.