JUNIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Ken Garff Automotive Group is looking for a Junior Staff Accountant to focus on our accounts payable function.  The selected individual will help with the invoice review, data entry, account reconciliation, and other accounting processes at its corporate office.  The Staff Accountant will be a member of the corporate Accounting team, reporting to the Corporate Controller, and will also work with the dealership accounting offices, intercompany departments and entities, and external suppliers as needed.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Execute monthly billing.
• Review billing for accuracy, and work with Executives and Management to correct and finalize as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that all assigned projects are properly set up and maintained in the company's accounting system, that expenses are recorded to the project correctly and that revenue on the project is recognizable with construction accounts.
• Ensuring that invoices are received by clients, that they are complete and will be processed for payment.
• Following up on past due invoices and attempting to rectify any issues that may be holding up payment.
• Maintain and update project information as required for construction accounts.
• Administer aging of A/R reports.
• File all related paperwork in vendor files.
• Input AP Invoices and ensure weekly payment runs are on schedule.
• Administer aging of A/P reports.
• Conduct vendor audits to ensure all information is accurate and up to date including COI information.
• Assist with month/year end close, financial reporting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all financial and employee data, to include vendor and customer information.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated team player
• Professional and results-oriented
• Works effectively across departments

All employees must adhere to the below Company Values:

Respect: We treat everyone with genuine care and concern

Intelligence: Intelligence means we’re able to learn, grow and adapt.

Greatness: We are consistently exceptional in our work and continually improve.

Honesty: We keep our commitments, tell the complete truth and act with integrity

Teamwork: We understand the responsibilities of teamwork and are determined to pull our own weight.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivelant
• Excel knowledge and ability to analyze data within excel
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with audit requirements, documentation, and preparation
• Experience with Oracle and Quickbooks not required but beneficial
• Construction accounting experience not required but beneficial

NOTE:

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this Job Description.  I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me.  I also understand that this Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee.  I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the Company has the same right.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer