Accounting Support Specialist

📋 Description

• Prepare and review journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

• Conduct thorough reconciliations of balance sheets and address discrepancies.

• Analyze financial variances in balance sheet and P&L accounts, providing clear explanations.

• Assist in the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities.

• Prepare accruals and scrutinize financial datasets to support accounting functions.

• Facilitate intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, internal policies, and audit standards.

• Aid in internal and external audits and prepare financial reporting schedules.

• Identify process deficiencies and suggest enhancements to accounting workflows and system utilization.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in dealership accounting, F&I, and sales system processes.

• Provide both functional and technical support for applications related to accounting, F&I, and sales.

• Address system setup, configuration, and user issues across financial and operational modules.

• Manage and resolve support cases via CRM systems, ensuring meticulous documentation and follow-up.

• Escalate intricate technical or system challenges and collaborate with internal teams for resolution.

• Assist with reporting requirements by creating or advising on financial reports and dashboards.

• Offer guidance on best practices for systems, regulatory compliance, and dealership workflows.

• Keep up-to-date with product and industry knowledge in dealership accounting, F&I, and sales operations.

• Support flexible working hours during close cycles and high operational demand periods.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is mandatory.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting is required.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting principles.

• Experience in dealership accounting, F&I, or automotive sales operations is highly preferred.

• Experience in supporting financial systems, ERP platforms, or dealership management systems is essential.

• Strong grasp of finance and lease calculations, taxes, and related accounting treatments.

• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to effectively troubleshoot system and process issues.

• Experience working in fast-paced and cross-functional environments.

• Detail-oriented with strong judgment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Proficient in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible working hours.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Paid time off.