Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern

Location: Oakes Auto Group – Kansas City Metro

Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Hours (15–25 hours per week, based around class schedule)

Compensation: $18–$20 per hour

About the Role

The Accounting Intern will support our dealership accounting team with day-to-day financial operations across multiple stores. This role provides hands-on exposure to real dealership accounting processes, including accounts payable, deal posting, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.

Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off + paid holidays

• Employee discounts

• Career growth across multiple stores

• Locally owned and operated

• Tuition reimbursement

• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

• Support deal posting, contract review, and billing tasks

• Help reconcile bank statements, schedules, and financial reports

• Assist with month-end closing procedures and documentation

• Maintain organized accounting records and digital files

• Work alongside leadership to understand dealership financial operations

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and brings strong attention to detail and solid organizational skills. The right candidate operates with a high level of integrity and accountability, feels comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial data, and is self-motivated with a genuine willingness to learn. A positive attitude and team-oriented mindset are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record

• Ability to pass a standard background check

• Strong reliability and consistent attendance

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems

About Oakes Auto Group

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro. We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive, grounded, and people-first. Our teams across North Kansas City, Olathe, and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork, personal growth, and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training, development, and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here, not just hold short-term jobs. Our stores value open communication, accountability, and a winning attitude, and we genuinely celebrate our employees’ successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships, we stay active in the community through local partnerships, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and events that bring people together. We’re proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture, its commitment to service, and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If you’re looking for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make an impact, Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

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.