Staff Accountant: Automotive

Leoforce; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

Growth opportunities

PTO package

Strong leadership

Job summary

Leoforce in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant with 5+ years in automotive accounting to manage AP/AR, year-end close, and commissions calculations. Expertise in Excel and CDK software is highly valued, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a track record of accurate financial reporting within the automotive sales industry. Competitive salary and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role, preferably automotive sales.
• Proficiency in AP, AR, and year-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
• Experience with CDK or equivalent automotive dealership software.
• Ability to calculate commissions and other sales incentives.
• Strong financial reconciliation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Lead year-end close, prepare financial statements, coordinate with auditors.
• Create financial models and reports using advanced Excel.
• Use CDK or equivalent software to manage sales transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate sales commissions accurately and timely.
• Provide financial insights to support sales goals.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

CDK

Job description

Staff Accountant: Automotive

Grand Prairie,TX, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (A/R), ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and processed.
• Lead the year-end close process, preparing financial statements and reports, and coordinating with external auditors as needed.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to create financial models, conduct data analysis, and generate financial reports.
• Use CDK or equivalent automotive dealership software to manage and track sales transactions.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Calculate commissions for the sales team accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring all sales incentives are properly accounted for.
• Collaborate with the sales team to provide financial insights and recommendations, supporting the achievement of sales goals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial data and adhere to all company policies and procedures, as well as legal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably within the automotive sales industry.
• Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and year-end close processes.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, and complex formulas.
• Experience with CDK or equivalent automotive dealership software.
• Proven ability to calculate commissions and other sales incentives.
• Solid understanding of financial reconciliation processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members across the organization.
• High level of integrity and reliability, with a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

A bit about us:

Seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to play a key role in supporting the dealership’s financial operations and sales organization.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable, and experience supporting the year-end close process and commission calculations. Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with CDK are highly valued.

If you’re an experienced automotive accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Why join us?

• 401K match
• Bonus
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Opportunity for quick promotions and growth
• Amazing PTO package
• Strong and stable organization
• Great leadership