McDonald Automotive Staff Accountant

Who We Are

At McDonald Automotive, we strive to make every employee an employee for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at McDonald Automotive is absolutely critical to its success and we’re always looking for smart, engaging, creative and dynamic people who want to join a team where they matter.

Because our goal is to exceed a client’s total expectation when they arrive at our dealership, we realize we must first provide that to our associates through continual training, career development and opportunities for growth. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

What We Offer

• Family Owned and Operated
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental D&D Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts on Parts and Services
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Programs
• Team events
• Discounted Rates at Pine Creek Golf Club in Colorado Springs and The Raven Golf Club in Silverthorne

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains the general ledger, reviews financial statements, research accounts, and analyzes financial records.
• Develops spreadsheet reports, verifies information, prepares journal entries, and reconciles accounts and balance sheets.
• Prepares financial statements and reports and assists with monthly closing processes.
• Contributes to developing, reviewing, and implementing the operating budget and performance projections.
• Analyzes current accounting policies and procedures and recommends changes for improvement.
• Responds to information requests, research and interpret data, and answer accounting and financial questions.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.
• Follow scheduled hours as needed, defined by your manager.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with some college coursework is required.

Type of Experience Needed to be Successful:

• 3-years of experience in an accounting role is required.
• Basic self-direction and responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Proficient understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
• Must have good time management, typing, and data entry skills.

Supervisory Expectations:

The position has no regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action:

The supervisor/manager monitors work progress; the incumbent follows precedents and procedures and may set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by the supervisor/manager/leader.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to ⅓ of working time, “regularly” means between ⅓ and ⅔ of working time, and “frequently” means ⅔ and more of working time.)

● The work environment is a typical Automotive Retail Dealership environment in an automotive dealership. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment with significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephone ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.

● The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

● The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job’s specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies:

● Oral Communication and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information. Ability to communicate with clients or customers.

● Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

● Reasoning and Problem Solving - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

● Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

● Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

● Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

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.