QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 to 10 years related automotive experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical specifications, financial reports, and contractual/legal documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; articulate information to top management
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and multi-task under pressure
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures.
• Prepares a complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and the manufacturer’s format and time frame.
• Controls all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions and additions and changes to inventory.
• Maintains an effective cash management system. Forecasts cash needs.
• Provides a timely daily operating control (DOC) and keeps the dealer/general manager informed about trends.
• Reconciles select accounts monthly.
• Approves adjustments to inventory and receivable accounts.
• Ensures that all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, interest, protection, and co-op advertising accounts are current and accurate.
• Prints monthly journals, schedules, and general ledger. Closes month by processing accounting month-end.
• Participates in the preparation of short and long-term forecasts.
• Assists in completion of annual review/audit.
• Ensures compliance with all government regulations.
• Prepares payroll on a timely basis, posts payroll and maintains payroll records.
• Prepares tax reports, tax deposits and tax returns in a timely, accurate manner.
• Prepares employee health/life benefit payments.
• Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries on dealership computer system accordingly.
• Administers charge-back program for late charges to inventory.
• Prepares monthly floor plan report for use in commission calculations.
• Manages the payoff of vehicle floor plan and works with bank representatives.
• Approves new charge accounts and oversees collection of past due accounts.
• Compiles information and prepares reports as requested by management and/or dealer principal.