Staff Accountant

Willis Automotive Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Paid training and development

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

Willis Automotive is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the dealership’s month‑end financial reporting, costing and posting of deals, payroll calculations for sales staff, and balance sheet reconciliations.

You will prepare monthly statements, participate in budgeting, and provide regular reporting compared to budget, using CDK dealership management software and Excel. Detail orientation and teamwork are essential. AA accounting background preferred. Competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and organized in work.
• AA degree in Accounting preferred but not required.
• Three plus years accounting experience.
• Expert excel skills.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial statements and supplemental reporting.
• Prepare payroll calculations for sales staff that are on commission-based pay plans.
• Cost and post all new and pre-owned car deals.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, and provide monthly reporting comparing actual results to budget.
• Various other reporting and reconciliations as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Excellent communication

Team player

Deadline-driven

Education

AA degree in Accounting

Tools

CDK dealership management software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Willis Automotive is a family and locally owned automotive group located in Des Moines, IA. We carry INFINITI, Cadillac, Lexus, MINI Cooper, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Chevrolet, and Nissan. Our growing company also includes Collision, Detail, and Reconditioning teams. At Willis Automotive, we adhere to our six core values to maintain a tradition of automotive excellence and service leadership for all of our guests!

Willis Automotive Offers:

• A great benefits package, available the first month following 30 days of employment, which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• Employee discounts at all locations
• Paid training and development on and off-site
• Employee appreciation: employee of the month, food trucks, community involvement, discounted event tickets, and more!

Primary Function:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for assisting with the financial management of the dealership with a focus on month end financial reporting, costing and posting of deals, calculation of sales payrolls, and balance sheet reconciliations. Performs all duties within the objectives, standards, and policies of Willis Automotive.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly financial statements and supplemental reporting
• Prepare payroll calculations for sales staff that are on commission-based pay plans
• Cost and post all new and pre-owned car deals
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, and provide monthly reporting comparing actual results to budget
• Various other reporting and reconciliations as required

What we need from you:

• Detail oriented and organized in work
• AA degree in Accounting preferred but not required
• Three plus years accounting experience
• Expert excel skills
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office application
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CDK dealership management software preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment