Southern Auto Group · 1 day ago
Assistant Controller - ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE PREFERRED! - Southern Auto Group Corporate
Chesapeake, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yrSouthern Auto Group is a large automotive conglomerate with 16 dealerships in the Hampton Roads area. They are seeking an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for processing and generating financial data for all dealership departments, ensuring accurate reporting and overseeing accounting office functions.
Automotive
Responsibilities
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
Prepares daily bank deposit and cash report
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
Assists in completion of annual review/audit
Administers charge-back program for late charges to inventory
Prepares monthly floor plan report for use in commission calculations
Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel
Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures
Prepares sales commission/chargeback detail reports
Manages the payoff of vehicle floor plan and works with bank representatives
Reviews new charge accounts and oversees collection of past due accounts
Compiles information and prepares reports as requested by management and/or dealer principal
Maintains a professional appearance
Attends managers’ meetings as requested
Other duties may be assigned
Controls petty cash amounts for dealership and sales department
Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term forecasts
Ensures compliance with all government regulations
Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries on dealership computer system accordingly
Cross-trains a qualified substitute
Keeps an updated file of all dealership job descriptions
Directly supervises 3 to 5 employees in the administrative department
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments
Provides accurate reporting to the dealer/general manager
Responsible for accounting office and administrative functions
Maintains a very positive and 'can-do' attitude
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
Prepares daily bank deposit and cash report
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
Assists in completion of annual review/audit
Administers charge-back program for late charges to inventory
Prepares monthly floor plan report for use in commission calculations
Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel
Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures
Prepares sales commission/chargeback detail reports
Manages the payoff of vehicle floor plan and works with bank representatives
Reviews new charge accounts and oversees collection of past due accounts
Compiles information and prepares reports as requested by management and/or dealer principal
Maintains a professional appearance
Attends managers' meetings as requested
Controls petty cash amounts for dealership and sales department
Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term forecasts
Ensures compliance with all government regulations
Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries on dealership computer system accordingly
Cross-trains a qualified substitute
Keeps an updated file of all dealership job descriptions
Directly supervises 3 to 5 employees in the administrative department
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Preferred
Accounting experience preferred
Benefits
FREE WELLNESS PLAN
Health Insurance
Health Gap Insurance
TeleMedicine/TeleHealth
HSA (Health Savings Account)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance (Short Term and Long Term)
Supplemental Insurance
Term Life Insurance with AD&D
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
401K Retirement Plan Offered by John Hancock
Identity and Fraud Protection
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation Pay
Birthday Pay
Company
Southern Auto Group
Southern Auto Group is a car dealership group located in Virginia.
Founded in 1979
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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