Assistant Controller

Position, Scope and Purpose

Processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business. Provides accurate reporting to the controller and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions. Reports to Controller.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel.
• Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures.
• Prepares daily bank deposit and cash report.
• Compiles information and prepares reports as requested by management.
• Controls petty cash amounts for dealership and sales department.
• Reconciles select accounts monthly.
• Assists with preparation of tax reports, tax deposits and tax returns in a timely, accurate manner.
• Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries on dealership computer system accordingly.
• Prepares sales commission/chargeback detail reports.
• Assists the controller to complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and the manufacturer's format and time frame. Closes month by processing accounting month-end.
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit.
• Review the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Attending managers’ meetings as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirement:

Minimum of 3 years of experience as an office manager in an automotive dealership.

Prior experience with CDK DMS system is preferred.