Accounting Manager

Penske Automotive Group is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team and help support and lead our business operations in the accounting department.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking to hire a dedicated and motivated professional who shares that same passion.

As an Accounting Manager, you will process and generate financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business office. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Controller and is responsible for the effective operation of the accounting office. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
• Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental, and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
• Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.
• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills relevant to an Accounting Manager position, with recent applicable experience.

APPLY WITH US!

If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review, and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Competencies

• Ability to establish personal performance goals that are consistent with the organization's standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals
• Ability to effectively hire personnel required to meet departmental and organizational goals
• Ability to manage, including discipline and termination of personnel to meet departmental and organizational goals
• Ability to effectively lead a team to achieve departmental and organizational goals
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in a variety of formats and the ability to deliver instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to accomplish departmental and organizational goals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw t-bar graphs.  Ability to calculate amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to interact well with a diverse group of people and be a positive influence on employee morale throughout the organization

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises, including discretion in hiring and terminating, exempt and non-exempt personnel in the business office.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Light Work - lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This position requires a good deal of walking or standing, or this position could involve sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
• This position requires the ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, and grasp.
• This position requires the ability to talk and hear.
• This position is primarily located in an office environment, with heating and air conditioning.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Standard Business Hours with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Required Education and Experience

Associate degree or equivalent; and five or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; and two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Summary/Objective

The Accounting Manager processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business office. Provides accurate reporting to the Controller and the General Manager and is responsible for the effective operations of the accounting office and administrative functions.

Essential Functions

• Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel
• Analyzes, designs, implements, and maintains office operations and procedures
• Assists with complete financial statement monthly according to dealership guidelines and the manufacturer's format and time frame
• Reconciles select accounts monthly
• Approves adjustments to receivable accounts
• Ensures that all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, interest, protection, and co-op advertising accounts are current and accurate
• Prints monthly general ledger. Closes month by processing accounting month-end
• Review tax reports, tax deposits, and tax returns in a timely manner
• Assists in preparation of Month-End Bonus calculations
• Assists in the preparation of monthly detailed expense reports
• Participates in the preparation of short- and long-term forecasts
• Assists in the completion of annual review/audit
• Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries on the dealership computer system accordingly
• Determines management and quality requirements by asking questions and listening
• Complies information and prepares reports as requested by management
• Cross-trains as a qualified substitute for all business office and accounting functional positions
• Maintains a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects
• Establishes personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devises a strategy to meet those goals
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services
• Knows and understands the federal, state, and local requirements that govern the company's business
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherence to timekeeping standards; Employees are required to record the beginning and ending times of any shift, break, or departure from work for personal reasons
• Follows the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• Understands and follows all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company policy
• Maintains the professional appearance of the assigned work area for self and subordinates
• Attends pertinent training
• Attends company meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

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