Controller Office Manager

Description

Cornerstone Auto Group is a local family owned business that has been around for over 50 years. We make customer and employee relations our top priority. In 2018, 2019, & 2020 Cornerstone was named one of the National Standard Top Workplaces by the Star Tribune and our employees. In 2021, 2022,  & 2023 we moved up the ranks to be named a Top Workplace! We are committed to helping you succeed by providing training and professional development with increasing income potential and ongoing growth opportunities. We are looking for a Controller/Office Manager to join our team and embrace our customer service philosophies and ensure we continue to provide unparalleled customer service.

Benefits that we offer:

• Paid Training and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek
• Career Path and Promotion Opportunities
• Free College Education through Strayer Online University valued up to $13, 600 annually
• Multiple health care options with corporate contribution valued from $3,330 to $13,500 depending on coverage level
• Free health care option for employee valued at $4,700
• Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match valued from $250 - $664 depending on coverage level
• Free Basic Life Insurance valued at $15,000
• HSA
• 401K w/Corporate Match
• Vision Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Fitness Discounts
• Auto Sales, Service, Parts, and Accessories Discounts
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

Primary duties will consist of but not limited to:

• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll preparation, transfers, quarterly reports, W-2's, maintain personnel files and payroll changes and reports.
• On-Line Payroll processing for a Multi Dealership company which includes:
  •  Salary, Commissions, Technician Incentives, Spiffs, Payroll deductions, Hourly Wages and Overtime, All Benefit deductions, Federal and State Taxes
• Post payroll accounting entries.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts for dealership payroll & benefits.
• Manages regular office and administrative functions of the dealership. Assures adequate staffing available during business hours.
• Managing, recruiting, training and retaining competent accounting and support staff.
• Ensures adherence to accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Prepares timely monthly dealership factory financial statements and submits drafts to upper management for review and approval.
• Directs the management of daily cash activities and reporting for the Dealership.
• Manages the recording of vehicle deals and related license and title processes.
• Manages the technology and documents flows and file requirements for the office activity and the dealership departments.
• Oversees credit approval, reconciliation, collection and reporting of all dealership customer, intercompany and factory receivables.
• Maintains dealership general ledger, monthly adjustments and journals on a timely basis.
• Manages reconciliation of all dealership accounts and maintenance of software records.
• Manages or prepares monthly commissions and communicates to payroll department. Works with payroll department to assures timely payment and recording of personnel costs.
• Manages monthly closing of all transactions from all departments for the dealership.
• Oversees adjustments and maintenance of records and histories for year-end closing.
• Manages the timely payment of floor plan notes, payables and other obligations.
• Assists with requests and coordinating with outside accounting and tax services.
• Manages accurate records and encourages physical inspections of all vehicle inventories, contracts, customer accommodations, factory transactions and other inventories.
• Observes a system of approvals and check signing for transactions and adjustments in the Dealership.
• Keeps management abreast with financial reporting and timely information.
• Coordinate various dealership reporting functions to managers, lenders and third parties.
• Analyzes and communicates areas of improvement, processes, operational problems and staffing needs to the Director of Accounting.
• Encourages high quality financial documentation records and integrity.
• Communicates and ensures adherence to Company policies and laws.
• Instills a system of reconciliation accuracy, follow up and timely action.
• Works closely with other members of Cornerstone accounting team to help coordinate roles and resources to efficiently connect with all locations and entities in the Cornerstone organization.
• Encourages and expands use of excel and other technologies in daily processes.
• Manages sales tax and other dealership compliance reporting and file requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of government, factory, tax and license reporting requirements.
• Ensure successful completion of tax and government agency filings.
• Manage dealership floorplan inspections by lenders.

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in accounting and payroll, including a minimum of 2 years in a management role.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Accounting Applications.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current, valid Drivers License with driving record that meets insurance company standards

• Willing to submit and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check 

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

• Good working relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient and professional service

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

• Detail-oriented, professional appearance and strong work ethic

• Be a team player and willing to work on personal/group goals

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Our Values: We value our relationships. We do what's right, what's honest. We aim for excellence. We listen to really understand. We take action. We show respect. We work as teams. We strive to improve, learn. We greet each day with gratitude. We celebrate what we do together.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000