Training Specialist – Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Initiate pre-calls with dealership accounting personnel to introduce the Accounting Specialist Team's function, discuss processes and challenges, and establish transition expectations.

• Provide structured one-on-one accounting training during a 6-week go-live period and follow-up cycle, totaling approximately 12 hours per dealer.

• Assist dealers with essential go-live activities, such as beginning balances, chart-of-accounts mapping, preferences and tax settings, data recreation, and daily closing procedures.

• Educate dealers on accounts payable processes, including flooring, vendor setup, reporting, and packing slips.

• Instruct dealers on accounts receivable matters, covering debit/credit memos, funding, and customer accounts.

• Reinforce knowledge of system audits, tax reporting, bank reconciliation, financial statements, and month-end closing through weekly one-on-one meetings.

• Act as a real-time resource for dealers regarding accounting inquiries and specific troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with onsite and virtual go-live trainers to ensure a consistent experience for dealers.

• Keep detailed records of dealer notes, outstanding items, follow-ups, and decisions throughout the training weeks and team transitions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or supporting controller roles.

• Experience in a dealership environment, preferably within Powersports, RV, Marine, Trailer, Golf, or Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE).

• Practical experience with a dealership DMS; familiarity with Lightspeed Evolution is preferred.

• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and month-end closing processes.

• Solid understanding of dealership-specific accounting procedures, including flooring, vendor packing slips, and dealer/customer funding.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to articulate accounting concepts clearly to individuals without accounting backgrounds.

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in managing multiple dealer engagements and schedules simultaneously.

• Ability to work autonomously in a remote team environment across multiple time zones.

• Competence with standard virtual meeting and training platforms.

• Willingness to travel for an annual team meeting.

• Previous experience in training, coaching, or customer support roles is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal soft skills are preferred.

• Ability to consult and collaborate effectively across functions is preferred.

• Capacity to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting is preferred.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to travel for an annual team meeting.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace.