Charleston Consolidated Accounting OfficeLocation: 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:
1. Prepare and record monthly closing journal entries for Hendrick Automotive corporate ledger
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Review another team member’s G/L coding for incoming deposits
5. Assist with the preparation of portions for our annual budget
6. Assist in the preparation of certain footnotes within the year-end audited financial statements
7. Interact with management and other departments such as financial analysis and dealership accounting
8. Assist in the coordination and management of the external audit process
9. Analyze account activity to respond to ad hoc financial review requests, along with other special projects as requested by management
10. Identify opportunities for improvement and standardization
11. Perform duties in compliance with GAAP and company/department policies and procedures
12. Provide superior internal customer service to company’s Business Unit
13. Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as needed
14. Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
15. Participates in required training
16. Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
17. Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
18. 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 assignments and interaction with office, employees, and company personnel.
Verbal and Writing Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and basic algebraic logic.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to interpret financial reports and spreadsheets.
Core Values:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:
Servant Leadership
Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.
Teamwork through Trust & Respect
Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.
Integrity
Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.
Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm
Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.
Passion for Winning
Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.
Accountability at All Levels
Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.