Senior Staff Accountant - Automotive Finance & Compliance

Reitman Personnel; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Reitman Personnel seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support the finance team in a fast-paced automotive dealership setting.

You will manage month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and AP/AR across locations; analyze data for strategic insights and ensure tax filings are compliant; oversee inventory accounting for auto parts and drive system improvements; and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 3–5+ years of automotive/recycling experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in QuickBooks or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting including month-end close, financial statement prep, complex reconciliations across locations/e-commerce, and AP/AR.
• Analyze financial data for strategic insights, manage tax filings, and ensure compliance with environmental/industry regulations.
• Oversee inventory accounting for auto parts/scrap and drive improvements in accounting processes/systems.
• Mentor junior staff by reviewing their work.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Reitman Personnel seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and support the finance team in a fast-paced automotive dealership setting.

You will manage month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and AP/AR across locations; analyze data for strategic insights and ensure tax filings are compliant; oversee inventory accounting for auto parts and drive system improvements; and mentor junior staff.