Accounting Clerk

Pay range: $20-$22 hourly

About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.
We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!

Role And Team

• Job Summary:  Reporting to the Controller or designated manager, accomplish the efficient and effective function of daily cash management and recording cash transactions to the financial statements.  Assist in providing consolidated financial information for analysis and information requested.  Maintain confidentiality of all sales, profits, expense and personal information.   Perform all duties assigned by the Controller or designated manager  Must know, practice and ensure that company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are followed at all times.

  Responsibilities And Duties:

• Educational Requirements and Qualifications:  High School Diploma or GED required; Associates Degree in accounting preferred with at least six (6) months to one (1) year similar work experience preferred.
• Demonstrate friendliness and proper phone etiquette with every customer.
• Maintain a professional appearance and work area consistent with the Handbook.
• Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention for all contacts and transactions.  
• Be familiar with procedures for handling all aspects of customer complaints or disputes.
• Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner.  Advise the Controller or designated manager of all serious complaints or incidences.  
• Verify, allocate and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs and computer printouts.
• May prepare Daily Cash Spreadsheet showing actual cash activity and estimated cash usage.  Contact the bank concerning cash needs for the day.  
• Summarize details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfer data to general ledger.  Record month end journal entries relating to cash and prepare required month end schedules.  
• Reconcile and balance accounts.  Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Compute and creates statements.
• Complete records to or through trial balance.
• Assist other accounting staff when necessary and assist the auction in any problems that may arise.
• Practice and promote teamwork at all times.  Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.  
• Ensure proper follow-through on directives, bulletins and schedules from the Controller, designated manager or other auction and corporate sources.
• Maintain a good flow of communication with the Accounting Department and other auction personnel.
• Monitor all working area conditions and equipment to ensure they are within corporate standards for cleanliness, proper maintenance and safety.  Advise Facilities of all breakdown and maintenance needs immediately.  
• Make sure all area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.  Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee and customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.  Report all incidents immediately.
• Account for and identify all keys, codes or other safety or security information assigned.
• Demonstrate friendliness and proper phone etiquette with every customer.
• Maintain a professional appearance and work area consistent with the Handbook.
• Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention for all contacts and transactions.  
• Be familiar with procedures for handling all aspects of customer complaints or disputes.
• Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner.  Advise the Controller or designated manager of all serious complaints or incidences.  
• Verify, allocate and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs and computer printouts.
• May prepare Daily Cash Spreadsheet showing actual cash activity and estimated cash usage.  Contact the bank concerning cash needs for the day.  
• Summarize details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfer data to general ledger.  Record month end journal entries relating to cash and prepare required month end schedules.  
• Reconcile and balance accounts.  Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss and other items pertinent to operation of business.
• Compute and creates statements.
• Complete records to or through trial balance.
• Assist other accounting staff when necessary and assist the auction in any problems that may arise.
• Practice and promote teamwork at all times.  Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.  
• Ensure proper follow-through on directives, bulletins and schedules from the Controller, designated manager or other auction and corporate sources.
• Maintain a good flow of communication with the Accounting Department and other auction personnel.
• Monitor all working area conditions and equipment to ensure they are within corporate standards for cleanliness, proper maintenance and safety.  Advise Facilities of all breakdown and maintenance needs immediately.  
• Make sure all area conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.  Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee and customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.  Report all incidents immediately.
• Account for and identify all keys, codes or other safety or security information assigned.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.
• ADESA Benefits and Perks
• Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

• The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work. 
• Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
• Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions. 
• Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
• Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations

Physical Working Conditions

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.

• Note:  Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
• Note:  Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.