Automotive Bookkeeper

Automotive Bookkeeper

Blacksmith Automotive Management Inc. is an automotive management company operating three dealerships.

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Blacksmith Automotive Management is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Automotive Bookkeeper to join our team. This position is at our primary location in Englewood, NJ.

Job Summary:

As an Automotive Bookkeeper at Blacksmith Automotive Management, you will assist with various accounting tasks to ensure the financial accuracy and efficiency of our automotive dealership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Posting Deals: Post and process vehicle deals accurately and timely, ensuring all financial information is entered correctly into the dealer management system.

• Commissions: Calculate and verify all sales commissions.
• Auditing Schedules: Regularly audit accounting schedules to verify accuracy, identify inconsistencies, and assist in resolving any issues.

• Factory Receivables: Verify and ensure the appropriate sales program incentives are applied. Follow-up with all factory incentives.

• Inventory Stocking: Assist in stocking in new and used vehicle inventory

• Lien Payoffs: Verify documents and process lien payoffs

• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Assist in processing invoices, posting payments, and managing account balances.
• Data Entry: Input financial data into the accounting system, maintaining up-to-date and accurate records.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, floorplan statements, reserve statements, customer accounts, and other financial documents as needed.
• Reporting: Prepare and generate reports as required by management.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree in accounting or related field.
Experience: Previous experience in an automotive dealership accounting role is required. CDK experience is preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in dealership accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate on a team.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Professional appearance and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

This is a full-time position that offers a competitive pay plan commensurate with your experience.

• Paid time off