Description
The Accounting Manager leads the accounting function for the dealerships, including internal audits, budgets, financial analysis, payroll oversight, financial statement preparation, and day-to-day accounting activities. This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, organized records, and the effective completion of dealership accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately prepare monthly dealership financial statements within manufacturer timelines.
- Ensure payroll is accurately recorded, reconciled, and disbursed.
- Maintain core human resources records, including employee files.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, including floorplanning for new and used vehicles.
- Continue education and training on the dealership management system (DMS), including ongoing system onboarding.
- Verify that warranty claims, sales rebates, and other manufacturer incentives are correctly claimed and received.
- Complete accounts payable tasks and ensure balances are paid in a timely manner.
- Apply appropriate depreciation rates to capital assets.
- Manage cash flow strategically, including effective floorplan utilization.
- Lead the accounting team across Standard Dodge and Standard Nissan.
- Maintain and review all accounts monthly to ensure accuracy.
- Oversee dealership information technology (IT) functions.
- Lead occupational health and safety responsibilities for the dealerships.
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting requirements and support regular account reconciliations.
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries and other complex accounting transactions, including vehicle sales.
- Maintain accurate supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts, including tracking prepaids and accruals.
- Monitor and implement internal controls Perform accounts payable and accounts receivable duties as required.