Accounting Manager - Shared Services Center

Competencies

Competencies are used to help gauge performance and success in this position.

The four (4) competencies for this position are Communication, Interpersonal Relationships & Accountability, Teamwork and Decision Making.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for ensuring that Shared Services Center team, and department leaders are supported and that all store transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with Company and Manufacturer policies and procedures for two or more stores. 

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities described in this section are fundamental to success in this position.

• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all store transactions.
• Seek out training and development opportunities as needed to support the office team.
• Ensures the following processes are performed timely and accurately:
• Communicate with General Manager on expense, revenue, and gross trends.
• Communicate with General Manager on cash needs of the business.
• Manage day to day accounting operations to ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with all Bob Moore accounting processes and policies.
• Manage and safeguard the store’s assets and ensure that internal controls are in place.
• Assist department managers in reading and interpreting their financial reports and in creating action plans needed to improve their operation.
• Respond to requests for information and assistance in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain an effective cash management system.
• Review, reconcile, and post any adjustments to schedules or statements as necessary, providing documentation to department managers or general managers.
• Visit with GM’s weekly for expense review, trend analysis, and other reporting needs.
• Perform receivable meetings in store monthly.
• Lead the staff accountant assigned to their locations.
• Provide superior customer service to all customers.
• Take an active role in both corporate and community activities.
• Month End Close – ensure books closed accurately and timely each month including final review of reports.
• Payroll – submit bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay calculations along with calculating month end manager pay.
• Uses personal device to provide an additional layer of security for company network and site access through multi-factor authentication.
• Prepare reconciliations as assigned by controller.
• Physical Inventory.
• Internal Audit requests.
• Incentive Reviews.
• Fraud or theft notifications to Controller.
• Other requests from Shared Services.
  • Participate in supporting a positive office culture, embracing the Company CORE values and DRIVE Priorities.
  • Adhere to schedules and deadlines as defined by Management.
  • Meet and exceed individual objectives as defined by Management.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are the minimum degrees, certifications, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this position.

• Accounting Degree required or 10+ years of applicable Dealership Accounting Experience.
• CDK Global experience preferred.
• Previous automotive experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions that affects your ability to operate company owned vehicle(s) and ability to maintain a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to communicate with Shared Services, department managers, and dealership personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet and exceed individual objectives as defined by Management.
• Thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness in completing core responsibilities.
• Ability to work with high performing personnel.
• Ability to set priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to produce high-quality work while under deadline pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work effectively with internal and external teams, communicating and participating in a constructive manner.
• Experience handling high volume of paperwork for multiple internal and external customers.
• Ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines as defined by Management.
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Consistently demonstrates the behaviors of servant leadership while prioritizing team member needs, acting as a trusted advisor, and fostering a culture of respect and empowerment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The physical demands of the job include the use of hands and fingers, reaching, bending, sitting, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and driving.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol urinalysis and be able to drive a vehicle.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those one may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel Requirements

The travel requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel within or outside the area. Travel for this position is infrequent.