Job Description
EchoPark Automotive is looking to add an Accounting Specialist to our team in our store located in Henderson, Nevada.
Primary Purpose: This position exists to be a liaison between the dealership and Shared Services Center, as well as support daily operations of the business.
Measures of Success
- Ability to embrace and live EchoPark’s 5 Core Values of Take Ownership, Be Transparent, Take the High Road, Learn to Earn, and Celebrate Small Successes.
- Ability to review car deals timely and accurately while communicating directly with the finance team.
- Ability to perform balance sheet and expense reconciliations and analysis.
Accounting Specialist Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Car Deal review and submission to Shared Services Center for posting.
- Submit requests for Lien payoffs and follow up with lien holders.
- Post daily bank deposits and review General Ledger account activity.
- Review vendor statements.
** Month-End Close Process**
- Review car deals and work with finance team for posting on day 1.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and journal entry postings.
** Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Other Accounting Responsibilities**
- Assist with SOX controls including:
- Monthly invoice reviews
- Month-end bank activity analysis
- Support quarterly and annual audit efforts by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong general accounting knowledge
- Well versed in using MS Excel
- Commitment to financial prudence and accounting diligence
- A history of success in a team environment
- Ability to utilize technology and programs to drive efficiency and stay current with our technology training
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (email, web, phone, in-person)
- Strong, creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to take initiative and think critically to identify improvement opportunities
- Ability to take ownership of the details – large and small
- Decision making that demonstrates good judgment
- Clean motor vehicle record and criminal background record