Accounting Specialist

I ncorporated in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. We have two operating segments, consisting of franchised dealerships that represent over 25 different new vehicle brands, and EchoPark Automotive, which offers a unique car buying experience in the 1-4 year-old pre-owned vehicle market.

Job Summary-

Performs processing- and transaction-level accounting and control functions.

The overall purpose and objective of this job is to transfer many of those functions from the dealership level to a centralized location to improve both efficiency and effectiveness/quality.

Essential Functions- List the principal tasks, duties and responsibilities of the job.

- Stock in inventory received at the stores from the manufacturers
- Stock in inventory purchased by Central Buying
- Post entries to all stores involved in the intercompany transfer of used inventory directed by the RTC.
- Post general journal entries.
- Assist with general department tasks such as progress/status tracking and reporting.
- Obtain and pay off inventory financing ("floorplan").
- Work closely with other team members to cross train and share best practices.

Requirements

Accurate data entry skills, as well as strong written and spoken communication skills.; Proficiency with Excel is also required.; An Accounting Specialist should typically have some accounting experience and/or education. H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required.; The ability to pass pre-employment checks and testing is also required

Nice to have

Experience in the automotive retail industry and with CDK-DMS is preferable but not required.; An Accounting Specialist in the Shared Services - General Accounting department should typically have some accounting experience and/or education.