Automotive Controller

Bergey's Auto Dealers

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as Automotive Office Manager or Staff Accountant required
  • Managerial experience preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
  • Demonstrated analytical skills
  • Effective communication with diverse teams and customers
  • Professional appearance and office conduct
  • Experience with state title work is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting teams for two Chevrolet and one Cadillac dealership with five direct reports
  • Oversee internal controls and accounting practices across multiple dealership departments
  • Monitor posted documents including time records and vehicle inventories
  • Optimize processes for efficiency and data integrity in collaboration with dealership management
  • Prepare monthly financial statements according to dealership and manufacturer guidelines
  • Manage monthly commission sheets for sales and F&I teams
  • Facilitate monthly performance meetings with dealership management

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and PTO time
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k with profit sharing
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee discounts
Full Job Description
Benefits:

We offer a generous benefit package including:

  • Vacation and PTO time
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k with profit sharing
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • FSA and HSA Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Discount


Location: Bergey's Corporate Office- Souderton, PA

Summary:

Obtains, enters, and maintains financial data and accounting records by performing the following duties in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Essential Duties

  • Lead two Chevrolet and one Cadillac Accounting Department which consists of five direct-report team members
  • Oversee the accounting practices and internal controls of all departments across the three dealerships in accordance with company policies
  • Monitor and control all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, vehicle inventory, etc.
  • Continually optimize/implement processes to maximize efficiency and data integrity throughout the dealerships, collaborating with dealership management as necessary
  • Maintain current and accurate accounting schedules
  • Prepare monthly financial statements according to dealership guidelines within the manufacturer's time frame
  • Responsible for monthly commission sheets for sales and F&I team members
  • Meet with dealership management monthly to discuss performance to Plan and Prior Year
  • Work with corporate teammates on various reconciliations including floorplan and finance reserves
  • Assist with the bank reconciliation process for transactions at the three stores as needed
  • Act as a resource for accounting-related questions from the various operational departments
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable government finance regulations, including the filing and/or maintaining of required forms
  • Stay abreast of PAA Bulletins, NADA Guidelines, and current trends/changes within the industry
  • Maintain administrative controls for various 3rd Party Systems such as OEM Sites, VITU, etc.
  • Other tasks as assigned


Position Requirements:

  • Automotive Office Manager or Automotive Staff Accountant experience is required
  • Managerial experience is preferred
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical ability
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with teammates, internal customers, and external customers
  • Maintain a professional appearance and atmosphere in the office
  • Experience processing title work for all states is a plus.
  • Must have a valid driving license and successfully complete pre-employment background checks and drug screening

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