Automotive Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Company: Briggs Auto Group
Location: Manhattan, KS
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our accounting team at Briggs Auto Group here in Manhattan, KS. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background to confidently manage daily financial operations, reporting, and complex reconciliations. Prior automotive dealership experience and familiarity with the CDK Global Dealer Management System (DMS) are considered a strong plus, but are not mandatory, as we are fully prepared to train a candidate with exceptional core accounting expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Maintain ownership of the general ledger, prepare and post journal entries, and ensure all financial schedules are accurate and current.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform daily bank reconciliations, audit dealership cash drawer logs, and reconcile monthly inventory floor plan statements.
• Deal Packaging & Posting: Review and post vehicle sales logs, finance and insurance (F&I) deals, and trade-in transactions within the CDK DMS.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process factory invoices, vendor payments, and manufacturer rebate claims while resolving any statement discrepancies.
• Month-End Closing: Partner with the Controller to finalize monthly financial statements, execute local/state tax filings, and submit manufacturer financial reports.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education & Background: A solid foundation in accounting principles is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent heavy hands-on accounting experience—is necessary.
• Experience: 2+ years of general accounting experience is required. Automotive dealership accounting experience is a definite plus.
• Software: Experience with CDK DMS is a plus but not mandatory. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, formulas, and pivot tables) is required.
• Core Competencies: Clear understanding of complex reconciliations, balance sheets, and standard financial reporting. Knowledge of dealership-specific concepts (schedules, floor plans, holdbacks) is a significant advantage.
• Attributes: Sharp attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service