Automotive Business Office Clerk

Business Office Clerk will provide administrative support to the Accounting Department and O’GARA’s Corporate Office as needed. This role will assist with inventory, database and record maintenance, prepare financial reports, issue checks, and make deposits. Business Office Clerk needs to understand accounting and financial principles.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of automotive industry business office accounting/reporting experience
• Intermediate to Advanced in Excel is a must  
• Degree preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented, excellent communication skills and professional personal appearance
• Initiative-taking; able to effectively prioritize tasks and organize workload

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the Business Office and Corporate Office
• Preparing daily cash flow and/or financial reports for management
• Prepare daily flooring payoff report to provide to Controller and/or other management
• Assists with flooring audits on an as-needed basis
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations, research, and resolve discrepancies
• Reviews O’GARA’s outstanding receivables on an ongoing basis and provides weekly/monthly reporting to assist in collection. (i.e., contracts in transit, vehicle, factory incentives, and warranty A/R)
• Reconcile schedules assigned - weekly/monthly
• Prepares journal entries for adjustments made to assigned schedules and submits authorization and posting
• Completes timely end-of-month accounting reconciliations and reports
• Assists with the filing of inventory and deal jackets, etc. Also, runs errands to the Bank, Post Office, etc.
• Coordinate annual storage of Business Office documentation to off-site storage
• Assist in interim and annual audits as needed
• Abiding by all O’GARA procedures and GAAP accounting principles
• Any other duties as assigned by Management

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees 
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off 
• Paid training, growth opportunities
• Employee vehicle purchase plans 
• Discounts on products

Compensation: $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.