Dealership Accounting Clerk

Dealership Accounting Clerk | Career Opportunity

Giles Automotive | Lafayette, LA

We are seeking a highly detail oriented Dealership Accounting Clerk to support financial record keeping, document management and accuracy, and compliance related paperwork. You will support and assist our Controller with a variety of both accounting and administrative tasks.

This position is ideal for those who thrive in a collaborative, professional environment, have strong detail and communication skills, and are looking to grow their career within dealership and accounting operations!

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Based on experience
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with no weekends
• Stable Environment: Organized processes and a group that values accuracy 
• Support: Work alongside a collaborative, award-winning management team
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with annual company contributions

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and resolve accounting schedule discrepancies
• Perform account, bank, and parts statement reconciliations
• Maintain organized records of sales, payments, warranties, and service contracts
• Assist with month-end closing entries
• Support special accounting projects and daily department operations
• Verify all documents for accuracy and signatures
• Coordinate with lenders, customers, and internal departments to facilitate the completion of vehicle transaction records. 

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of three years in an accounting-related role
• Automotive accounting and Title Work experience are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with staff at all levels
• Solid computer and written communication skills
• Enable and embodies our Core Values: 
  • • INTEGRITY: The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity
    • EXCELLENCE: A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement
    • PROACTIVE RESPONSIBILITY: Dependable & proactively responsible for areas of influence.  
    • ONE TEAM: A professional team-player who deeply respects others
    • SERVICE: A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other
    • ATTITUDE + HEART: Exudes a strong positive attitude & empathy toward others

Why Work at Giles Automotive Group
We are Giles Automotive Group.  We pride ourselves in living out our mission to be a “vehicle" that improves the lives of our employees, our customers, and our community.  Our mission is more than a cute phrase or something we hang on our wall.  The Giles Mission is central to how we help you advance, not just in your career, but as a person.  We are interested in discovering your strengths and helping you leverage them to reach your personal and professional goals.  Our mission impacts on the way we help our clients, as we like to say we don't "sell" cars, we help people buy cars.  And finally, our mission is reflected in our contribution to Acadiana.  Please visit gilescareers.com to see some of our primary causes. 

Next Steps
If you are dependable, motivated, and have a strong accounting background, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with Giles Automotive Group.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.