Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Snell Motors

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Snell Motors, an automotive dealership. This position is crucial for supporting the dealership’s daily accounting operations. Working directly with the Controller, this role helps ensure accurate financial records, performs critical account reconciliations, and contributes to the timely financial reporting that guides the dealership’s operations. The ideal candidate will enjoy meticulous work with numbers, thrive on investigating financial discrepancies, and collaborate effectively with colleagues to maintain an organized and accurate accounting process.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Mankato, MN
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Controller
• Mission: Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and support timely financial reporting for the dealership.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Prepare and record journal entries to maintain overall accuracy of the general ledger.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform comprehensive reconciliations for bank accounts, various balance sheet accounts, and dealership accounting schedules.
• Month-End & Year-End Support: Provide essential assistance to the Controller during crucial month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Transaction Review: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by reviewing transactions and their supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Research and investigate accounting discrepancies, then coordinate the necessary corrections with the appropriate internal departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, coupled with a solid understanding of general accounting principles and account reconciliation.
• Experience: Previous professional accounting experience, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and practical experience using accounting software.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines. This role also requires clear communication skills for collaborative work across departments and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Bonus: Experience working in an automotive dealership environment.