Accelerate your career with Ed Morse Automotive Group! With 75+ years of industry experience, we provide excellent service to our customers and team members. Our expanding automotive group spans across FL, TX, OK, MO, IL, IA, AZ and CO with over 50+ locations, representing 30+ automotive, powersports, and motorcycle brands. Join a family-oriented company that values personal and professional growth.

Position Overview

Ed Morse Automotive Group is currently seeking an Automotive Controller to join our Red Bud/New Athens team!

Processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business.

Provides accurate reporting to the general manager and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions below.

• Hires, trains, and supervises office personnel at Parts Warehouse and dealerships.
• Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures.
• Prepares a complete financial statement and reporting monthly according to dealership and corporate guidelines and the manufacturer's format and time frame.
• Controls all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions and additions and changes to inventory.
• Reviews daily bank activity and prepares daily bank reconciliation.
• Controls petty cash amounts for dealership.
• Provides a timely daily operating control (DOC) and keeps the general manager informed about trends.
• Reconciles accounts and cleans schedules monthly.
• Approves adjustments to inventory and receivable accounts.
• Ensures that all manufacturer accounts including warranty claims, rebates, interest, protection, and co-op advertising accounts are current and accurate.
• Prints monthly journals, schedules, and general ledger. Closes month by processing accounting month-end.
• Participates in the preparation of forecasts.
• Assists in completion of annual review/audit.
• Ensures compliance with all government regulations.
• Prepares tax reports, tax deposits and tax returns in a timely, accurate manner.
• Reviews employee health/life benefit
• Stays abreast of current factory incentives and codes deliveries in DMS accordingly.
• Prepares monthly floor plan report for use in commission calculations.
• Prepares sales commission/chargeback detail reports.
• Manages the payoff of vehicle floor plan.
• Approves new charge accounts and oversees collection of past due accounts.
• Compiles information and prepares reports.
• Maintains confidential employment files.
• Attends managers meetings as requested.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• 2 or more years of experience working in a franchise dealership business office.
• 2 or more years of experience in a supervisor or Office Manager position
• Knowledge of CDK Dealer Management System preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must successfully complete a background and drug screening.

Why Ed Morse?

In addition to a rewarding career, Ed Morse offers our employees the following:

• Weekly Pay
• Uncapped earning potential! -Bonuses, Commissions, etc.
• 401K with company match
• Competitive Health Benefits including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Insurance options, Life Insurance, Short Team Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly Wellness Program
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Six Paid Holidays each calendar year
• Fantastic Employee Purchase Program! – Discounts on vehicles, parts & service
• Employee Referral Program- Get rewarded for working with friends!
• Become involved in our community with Ed Morse Cares
• Unlimited career potential- opportunities in multiple states with over 30+ brands!
• Ongoing Education- receive manufacturer and product knowledge training.