Automotive Accounting Associate - Groove Auto

Are you seeking a rewarding career with a trusted brand that provides stability and financial growth?  Groove Auto is seeking a detail oriented Accounting Associate with experience in automotive dealership accounting. 

What We Offer:

• A Positive Work Environment: At Groove Auto, we prioritize your success and offer a positive work environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential.
• Competitive Pay Plan and Career Path: We believe in recognizing and rewarding your hard work. Our competitive pay plan provides ample opportunities for financial growth and offers a clear career path.
• Flexibility and Paid Time Off: Enjoy the flexibility of a schedule that suits your needs, and from day one of employment, you will accrue paid time off to take that well-deserved break.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your well-being is our priority. We provide an extensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, ensuring you and your family are covered.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your financial stability in the long term by preparing for your future with our 401(K) plan, which includes an employer contribution.
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement: We care about your well-being and offer up to $75.00 monthly reimbursement for your health and wellness membership expenses.
• Employee Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts on our products and services, making your experience as part of the team even more rewarding.

Position Overview:

The Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting the Dealership Business Office with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll processing, and other accounting tasks related to the efficient operations of the dealership's business office. This position will also support payroll processing and payroll administrative tasks. In addition, they prepare transactions, verify their accuracy, and confirm appropriate documentation before submitting them to the designated lending institution.  

Pay range is based on experience and qualifications: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Who You Are:

• You have 2+ years of professional office Accounting experience and a strong knowledge of standard accounting practices.
• You are willing to learn and support all aspects of a dealership office with the ability to assist the accounting manager.
• You have excellent time management skills, and your organizational skills drive efficiency.
• You can manage competing priorities and stay positive under pressure to meet funding deadlines and billing cutoffs.
• You are a team player and hold yourself and your team members accountable in a supportive and collaborative approach.
• You are a strong communicator and can monitor communication channels to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• You are detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy.
• You are motivated by learning new skills.  
• You can utilize computers and technology efficiently.

Essential Functions: 

• Payables, receivables, inventory control, and reconciliations
• Support with payroll processing and employee timecard follow up
• Assist the Title and Billing team.
• Assist in posting daily funding from banks and making adjusting entries as needed
• Maintaining/reconciling schedules for aftermarket vendors. Submit payments and make accounting entries.
• Ensure all retail vehicle sales have appropriate documentation according to company revenue recognition policies using the deal checklist
• Ensure that funding from lenders occurs on time

Qualifications/ Education/Practical Experience:

• 2+ years of Automotive accounting experience with solid knowledge of Standard Accounting principles
• One year of formal Accounting related education/training
• Advanced skills in crucial Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and Dealertrack

Requirements: 

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances
• Authorized to work in the United States

Who We Are:      

Groove Auto, a Summit Automotive company, is built upon a different way of thinking. We embrace a culture that recognizes strength lies in differences, not similarities. Our associates are a team of highly energized, engaged, and diverse people bound together by our core beliefs and values. Together we are dedicated to Humility, Integrity, and Passion, fostering professional growth and processes that deliver extraordinary customer and associate satisfaction. Our brand is about the Power of Yes – meaning that we empower our associates to provide our customers with a safe, positive, stress-free experience, whether in sales, parts, or service. We want to be known for creating a customer and associate experience tailored to individual and diverse needs.

Summit Automotive Partners is a privately held automotive management group headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with over 15 automotive dealerships throughout Colorado, New England, and Wyoming. 

To learn more about Career Opportunities with Groove Auto, visit us at https://www.grooveautocareers.com/

EEOC   

Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.   

ADA   

Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices.