Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient management of accounting processes. This role is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, financial reporting, budgeting, and maintaining financial records in accordance with company policies and industry standards.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. This is a hands-on role that requires a strategic mindset and a commitment to operational excellence.
Requirements
- Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
- Process invoices, manage paperwork, and maintain databases.
- Ensure month-end revenues and expenses are fully accrued; major vendor statement reviews; billings reviews.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Manage financial transactions related to inventory, parts, and service operations in the automotive shop.
- Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow to ensure financial stability.
- Maintain accurate records of expenses, sales, and operational costs.
- Ensure adherence to accounting principles and internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Manage vendor relationships and liaise with external vendors and service providers.
- Oversee inventory management, including ordering necessary supplies, parts, and equipment to support repair operations efficiently.
- Process shop work orders in Fleet Maintenance System.
- Assign and communicate purchase orders for outside service and/or equipment parts.
- Assist in financial planning and analysis to help drive inventory and collections improvements, formulating pricing strategies, cost control measures, and performing profitability analysis.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred, but not required.
5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in a shop or service center environment.
Experience in financial management, inventory control, and team leadership is highly valued.
Skills:
Must have Quickbooks experience
Experience having responsibility for accrual-based accounting month end close processes
Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred
Ability to work independently
Fleet/Automotive Shop experience preferred
Ability to work with confidential information/material
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k
Qualification
Associate Degree
Key skill Required
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Cost control
- Sales
- Accounts
- Accounting Principles
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Bilingual
- Business Administration
- Commitment
- Communication
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Efficient Management
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Health Insurance
- Industry Standards
- Insurance
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Leadership
- Life Insurance
- Maintenance
- Management
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Minimal Supervision
- Organizational Skills
- Paperwork
- Payroll Processing
- Profitability
- Profitability Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Reporting
- Service Providers
- Short-Term Disability
- Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Vision Insurance
- Work Independently
- Written and Verbal Communication