Job Description

Penske Automotive Group is looking for an experienced Inventory Accounting Clerk to join our team and help support our business operations in the accounting department.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and inclusive workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are hiring immediately for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion.

Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization every day. As an Inventory Accounting Clerk, you will help our dealership network by obtaining, entering, and maintaining data and accounting records by performing your duties in accordance with company policy and procedures. Portions of the position will be focused on data entry and other clerical responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for somebody with data entry experience in an accounting setting to expand knowledge and advance their career.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

• Consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
• Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
• Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
• Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.
• Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills relevant to an inventory accounting clerk position, with at least one year of recent applicable experience.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE

• Commitment: Ensure that our Penske Automotive Group dealerships run effectively and efficiently by accurately performing accounting and clerical duties as assigned.
• Excellence: Compile and sort documents substantiating business transactions, prepare vouchers, invoices, checks, account statement, reports, and other records quickly and accurately.
• Accountability: Understand and comply with all regulations that affects the accounting department, and perform tasks accurately, fairly and in accordance with local, state and federal statutes, as well as company policies.

APPLY WITH US!

If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!

Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to perform high volume data entry
• Excellent Computer Skills, must be able to use Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to interact well with others

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

This position requires a good deal of walking or standing, or this position could involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls

This position requires the ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis.

This position involves repetitive motion.

This position requires the ability to talk and hear.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent; and one to three months year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent; and six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)

Job Overview

Summary/Objective

The Inventory Accounting Clerk is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the dealership's inventory in the dealership accounting system.

Essential Functions

• Enters all new vehicles into the dealership's accounting system
• Enters purchased used cars into the dealership's accounting systems and produces checks for payment
• Reconciles the physical inventory of vehicles to the dealership's book balances
• Reconciles factory holdbacks
• Monitors parts and service clearing accounts for balance to be applied to inventory
• Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the manufacturer
• Produces reports on the inventory of the dealership according to policy and on request
• Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards
• Follows the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• Understands and follow all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Maintains a professional appearance for self in accordance with company policy
• Attends pertinent training on request
• Attends company meetings as required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

Safety Sensitive Position

No