Accounting Specialist - Knudtsen Chevrolet
Post Falls, ID
About the Job
Knudtsen Chevrolet – Post Falls, ID
Knudtsen Chevrolet is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Knudtsen family. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company that provides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department, as well as Genuine GM Parts. At Knudtsen, we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community.
This position will be 8am-5pm Monday-Friday with an hour unpaid lunch.
Applicants should want to continue their own professional development and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in administration!
Our Core Values:
Relationships
Legacy
Passion
Excellence
Transparency
Why Knudtsen?
At Knudtsen, we are committed to our employees, customers,and the community in which we live, work, and play. We love supporting and attending local events and encourage our employees to get involved as well! Additionally, we have some great benefits:
Employer sponsored health insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents
Life and disability insurance plans
Paid holidays
Paidtime off
Employee purchase discounts
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!)
Community service opportunities
Fitness room
Training and education assistance
Summary of Position
As an Accounting Specialist, you would be responsible for compiling and maintaining records, reviewing repair orders, and assisting in preparing monthly financial statements. You would be a valuable team member, helping to ensure that day-to-day operations run seamlessly throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
Print, post, and distribute GM invoices daily.
Balance cash daily as backup if needed.
Prepare Service, GAP, AMO and other contracts for remit on a daily basis as backup if needed.
Manage incentives – apply, research, report issues to Office Manager daily.
Coordinate cancellations weekly.
Coordinate the payout of SPIFFS weekly as backup if needed.
Review A/P with A/P Clerk.
Vehicle Receivables.
Pay flooring/floor units.
Prepare and post body shop repair orders.
Accounts Receivable tasks.
Order supplies.
Complete DRAC accounting.
Reconcile schedules with Office Manager weekly.
Crosstrain to back up the Car Deal Booker.
Prepare Idaho State Sales Tax and provide a report to the Office Manager twice per month.
Complete all required training.
Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger by customer, file all cash receipt records and check stubs.
Update customer account information including notes regarding overage amounts due in DMS (Dealer Management System).
Settle statements and follow up, as necessary.
Prepare accounts receivable statements monthly.
Other tasks as assigned by the Office Manager.
Back up Office Manager.
Assist Office Manager with closing the books and preparing the monthly financial statement.
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment and professional appearance.
Qualifications
A team player focused on providing exemplary customer service.
Self-motivated and hard-working.
Basic computer skills, working ability of Word, Excel, etc., and ability to learn database management software.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret documents.
Previous experience with dealership accounting or general accounting is preferred.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record.
Pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Also subject to random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and post-accident testing at the company’s request.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Accounting Specialist may be required to stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods of time, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment for the Accounting Specialist is an office setting and at times, working in a car showroom. The Accounting Specialist will be required to walk the dealership property and may encounter inclement weather. May also enter the service areas and be exposed to dangerous work environments and loud noises. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Knudtsen Dealerships and Auto Body Shops are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits 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.
