Regional Staff Accountant

Charleston Consolidated Accounting Office

Location: 5965 Core Rd, STE 602/603, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406

 

Summary: The Accountant performs duties related to the preparation of the Company’s financial data and financial reporting. These activities include but are not limited to posting journal entries, performing reconciliations of account balances, and preparing financial statements, reports, and other schedules on a timely basis. The Accountant will also work closely with the Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, and other team members to complete additional tasks as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare and record monthly closing journal entries for Hendrick Automotive corporate ledger
• Record journal entries needed to maintain the financial statements for certain real estate and other holding companies, which will require general understanding of accounting for fixed assets, intercompany activity, accounting for debt, etc.
• Perform reconciliations of account balances such as cash, receivables, prepaids, and other assets and liabilities.  Maintain the general ledger accounts, various subledgers and other schedules associated with the account balances reconciled.
• Review another team member’s G/L coding for incoming deposits
• Assist with the preparation of portions for our annual budget
• Assist in the preparation of certain footnotes within the year-end audited financial statements
• Interact with management and other departments such as financial analysis and dealership accounting
• Assist in the coordination and management of the external audit process
• Analyze account activity to respond to ad hoc financial review requests, along with other special projects as requested by management
• Identify opportunities for improvement and standardization
• Perform duties in compliance with GAAP and company/department policies and procedures
• Provide superior internal customer service to company’s Business Unit
• Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as needed
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o   GED

o   High School Diploma

o   Associate Degree

√   Bachelor Degree

o   Master Degree

o   Doctorate Degree

Field of Study:

√   Accounting

o   Automotive

o   Business

o   Human Resources

o   Information Technology

Desired Work Experience:

√   up to 3 years

o   3-5 years

o   5+ years

Education/Experience:

Bachelor in accounting or finance, candidate with master’s degree a plus. 2-3 years of combined accounting experience including public or corporate/private accounting. Strong initiative with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Certificates and Licenses:

√   Valid Driver’s License

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Excel and Access.  Previous experience with Hyperion is a plus.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with company personnel, financial institution personnel, and external auditors.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Hours may include evening hours, weekends, and some holidays to meet required deadlines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed primarily at a desk in an office environment but will also be required to work throughout the facility.  Work includes frequent clerical and administrative assignment