Byrider Controller

Byrider Controller and Accounting Manager Thanks for checking out this open position on the Traverse City Byrider Team! Our team is currently looking to fill the position of Store Controller.
The Store Controller/Accounting Manager is a key member of the management team.
The Controller supervises 2 accounting support staff and is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all financial statements including reconciliation of all accounts, maintaining all journal entries, monitoring and maintaining all aspects of accounts payable and cash management.
The Controller will also identify and communicate any cost saving measures, and process improvements to the General Manager or Owner.
The pay range for this position is $80,000-$90,000.
Your starting salary will be determined by your experience and qualifications.
Why Byrider? The Traverse City Byrider operates 3 Byrider franchise stores in Traverse City, Saginaw and Wyoming (Grand Rapids) Michigan.
Since the establishment of the Byrider franchise system in 1989, Byrider has committed an unwavering dedication to being the consumer choice when helping people get a fresh opportunity to finance and own a quality vehicle.
Byrider is America's largest buy here pay here dealership network and has sold more than 1.
2 million cars at more than 150 locations across the country.
Byrider continues to transform the automotive industry through its dedication to customer service and focus on car quality.
Byrider's success is driven by a commitment to being the consumer choice in helping people "Buy, Finance and Drive On," even if they've been turned down for traditional bank financing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Daily Responsible for all cash management, which includes reconciliation of the CNAC and J.
D.
Byrider cash reports and daily deposits.
Complete daily account reconciliation of inventories, receivables, and other controlled accounts.
Print and distribute checks for accounts payable invoices.
Setup and maintain vendor account information.
Enter and validate all accounts payable invoices into the system.
Process check requests.
Post and update bank information into the accounting system.
Manage all paper flow from the service department.
Audit proper labor hours with time clocked, all internal parts used charged to the vehicle, and all sublet vendor invoices are properly processed.
Follow up on receipt of inventory titles.
Monitor compliance of lien filing, title and plate applications with the Finance Manager.
Sort and distribute mail.
Weekly Process time cards and audit for accuracy and compliance with policy.
Update and maintain all payroll related information.
Administer company benefits program.
Process supplies requests.
Order supplies and forms as needed.
Post payroll information into the accounting system.
Update and maintain line of credit and floor plan information for lenders.
Audit and maintain control of Byrider sale and CNAC loan and collateral files.
Monthly Enter monthly accrual and depreciation entries.
Complete Month End reports.
Reconcile Bank Statements.
Generate and review Financial Statements for management.
Update Sales, Service and Finance Operating Statements.
Assist the Service Manager in completing a physical parts inventory and make the appropriate adjustments in Discover.
Verify that all negative accounts have been adjusted to zero and refunds have been issued if necessary.
Quarterly Assist the CNAC manager is verifying that Charge-off, Paid Off, and Back-off customers have been filed appropriately and removed from Active files.
Annually Assist in updating fiscal year budget and projection models.
Arrange for document destruction in accordance with policy.
Create new files for accounting documents.
Complete performance reviews of employees under direct supervision.
Provide tax accountants with information needed to file all tax returns.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent from college in accounting; and three to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Accounting Skills Thorough knowledge of the principles of accounting.
Knowledge of advanced accounting systems and ability to apply principles of accounting to understand and explain the inter-relationship of a retail operating system to posting journal entries.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises 1-3 cashiers and/or Accounts Payable/Title clerk.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.