Accounting Clerk
Jenkins Auto Group, Ocala, FL, United States
Job Summary
The Accounting Clerk is responsible to assist with the accounting of business transactions on a day-to-day, month-to-month basis. He/she verifies, allocates and posts transactions into proper journals and ensures transaction back-up documents are properly maintained. The Accounting Clerk maintains an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, and develops/produces periodic financial reports that comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The ideal Accounting Clerk will have at least one year experience in a position of similar responsibility.
Benefits
Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)
Dental
Vision
Term Life
Company-paid Term Life
STD/LTD
Accident indemnity rider
PTO / Sick days (annually)
401(k) with an employer match
Employee Assistant Program
FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:
Follow a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Oversee vendor management and outsourcing
Maintain an orderly accounting system; and maintain control over accounting systems and chart of accounts
Maintain accounts payable and ensure all available discounts are taken on accounts payable
Maintain accounts receivable
Process bi-weekly payroll and process tax liabilities in a timely and accurate fashion
Prepare payroll quarterlies/year-end W-2's and 1099's
Assist with employee benefits additions/cancellations
Complete periodic bank reconciliations on a regular basis
Make debt payments on a timely basis
Issue timely and complete financial statements
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure operations performance
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; report variances from the budget sure operational performance
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; report variances from the budget
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Sitting: Remaining in the seated position
Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about
Walking: Moving about on foot
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 50-75 lbs.
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears
Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
Tasting/Smelling: Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or recognizing particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are
Visual Accommodation: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye
Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Field of Vision: Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, automotive dealership experience preferred
Technical Skills
Proficiency with dealership management systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack) preferred
Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to
Weather
Moving mechanical parts
Non-Climate controlled conditions
Wet and/or humid conditions
High, exposed places
Noise
Vibration
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.
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The Accounting Clerk is responsible to assist with the accounting of business transactions on a day-to-day, month-to-month basis. He/she verifies, allocates and posts transactions into proper journals and ensures transaction back-up documents are properly maintained. The Accounting Clerk maintains an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, and develops/produces periodic financial reports that comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The ideal Accounting Clerk will have at least one year experience in a position of similar responsibility.
Benefits
Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)
Dental
Vision
Term Life
Company-paid Term Life
STD/LTD
Accident indemnity rider
PTO / Sick days (annually)
401(k) with an employer match
Employee Assistant Program
FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Essential Functions
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:
Follow a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Oversee vendor management and outsourcing
Maintain an orderly accounting system; and maintain control over accounting systems and chart of accounts
Maintain accounts payable and ensure all available discounts are taken on accounts payable
Maintain accounts receivable
Process bi-weekly payroll and process tax liabilities in a timely and accurate fashion
Prepare payroll quarterlies/year-end W-2's and 1099's
Assist with employee benefits additions/cancellations
Complete periodic bank reconciliations on a regular basis
Make debt payments on a timely basis
Issue timely and complete financial statements
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure operations performance
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; report variances from the budget sure operational performance
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics; report variances from the budget
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Sitting: Remaining in the seated position
Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about
Walking: Moving about on foot
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 50-75 lbs.
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, or maintaining body equilibrium when performing gymnastic feats
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears
Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
Tasting/Smelling: Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or recognizing particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are
Visual Accommodation: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye
Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Field of Vision: Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, automotive dealership experience preferred
Technical Skills
Proficiency with dealership management systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack) preferred
Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to
Weather
Moving mechanical parts
Non-Climate controlled conditions
Wet and/or humid conditions
High, exposed places
Noise
Vibration
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.
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