Shared Services Accountant

Sonic Automotive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Automotive in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Accountant in the Shared Services - General Accounting department to perform processing- and transaction-level accounting while gaining exposure to higher-level functions.

This role helps transfer functions from dealership level to a centralized location to improve efficiency and quality, with responsibilities including reconciliations, reporting, and collaboration with dealerships, lenders, and manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent with relevant coursework.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter bill-of-lading information into the Shared Services BOL tracking depository.
• Assist with general department tasks such as progress/status tracking and reporting.
• Obtain and pay off inventory financing ("floor plan").
• Assist senior accountants in monthly floor plan reconciliations.
• Assist senior accountants in monthly manufacture-to-accounting inventory reconciliations.
• Assist senior accountants in monthly bank reconciliations.
• Document dealership processes to facilitate expansion of Shared Services.
• Cross-train with team and share best practices.
• Communicate with dealership, lender, and manufacturer contacts to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sonic Automotive operates franchised dealerships coast-to-coast. We also represent over 20 different automotive brands with the majority of our dealerships being luxury and import brands. We are an industry-leading automotive retailer committed to providing our guests and teammates with an experience unmatched by our competitors.

Our team are happy to work here because:

• We have beautiful state of the art facilities
• We provide award winning training
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company
• We are technology based - most jobs use iPads or iPhones that we provide
• Our Benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k with a 4% employer match and PTO
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition

Why Join Us:

• Play a pivotal role in transforming the digital experience in an exciting, fast-paced vertical.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession.
• Work on products that directly impact customer experience and business performance.

Sonic Automotive operates franchised dealerships coast-to-coast. We also represent over 20 different automotive brands with the majority of our dealerships being luxury and import brands. We are an industry-leading automotive retailer committed to providing our guests and teammates with an experience unmatched by our competitors.

Our team are happy to work here because:

• We have beautiful state of the art facilities
• We provide award winning training
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company
• We are technology based - most jobs use iPads or iPhones that we provide
• Our Benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401k with a 4% employer match and PTO
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition

Why Join Us:

• Play a pivotal role in transforming the digital experience in an exciting, fast-paced vertical.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession.
• Work on products that directly impact customer experience and business performance.

Job Description

An Accountant in the Shared Services - General Accounting department performs processing- and transaction-level accounting and control functions while gaining exposure to and being trained on some higher-level functions. The overall purpose and objective of this job is to transfer many of those functions from the dealership level to a centralized location to improve both efficiency and effectiveness/quality.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of an Accountant in the Shared Services - General Accounting department may include some or all of the following:

• Add bill-of-lading info into the Shared Services BOL tracking depository.
• Assist with general department tasks such as progress/status tracking and reporting.
• Obtain and pay off inventory financing ("floor plan").
• Assist senior accountants in the performance of monthly floor plan reconciliation.*
• Assist senior accountants in the performance of monthly manufacture-to-accounting inventory reconciliation.*
• Assist senior accountants in the performance of monthly bank reconciliation.*
• Research, understand, and document processes at dealerships to facilitate the expansion of Shared Services.
• Perform other accounting functions, potentially including stocking in inventory, posting general entries, etc.
• Communicate with dealership, lender, and manufacturer contacts to investigate and resolve issues.
• Work closely with other team members to cross train and share best practices.

* The performance of reconciliation includes the identification, research, and documentation of reconciling items.

Qualifications

An Accountant in the Shared Services - General Accounting department must have strong written and spoken communication skills. Proficiency with Excel is also required. An Accountant should typically have an accounting degree; however, another (or incomplete) degree is acceptable with adequate accounting courses and/or training.