Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Columbus Ohio

Expanding automotive network seeks accounting staff to fill immediate opening at recently acquired dealership in Columbus, Ohio. Prior automotive experience is required; Dealertrack DMS and/or Ohio title experience is a definite plus. Duties are expected to be performed in a professional, well organized and legal manner consistent with company policy.

About Us

The Lou Fusz Automotive Network has been serving its automotive customers in the Midwest for nearly 75 years! If you're looking for a career where you will be appreciated and given opportunities for growth, your search is complete. We have a great history of providing excellent career opportunities for sharp, energetic people.

What We Offer

• Extremely competitive Medical/RX/Dental/Vision insurance plans


• Company paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment / Long-term Disability coverage


• 401k with generous company match


• Vacation / PTO / paid holidays / bereavement leave


• Access to voluntary benefits including short term disability/accident/critical illness/Universal Life/Cancer


• Referral bonuses


• Low employee turnover

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standard dealership accounting practices. Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills are required.


• Strong computer and data input skills with a high degree of accuracy, and knowledge of Microsoft applications. Dealertrack DMS experience would be a plus but is not required as we provide training.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills and attention to detail. A proven track record of being an excellent teammate with a collaborative attitude and eagerness to improve.


• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision or as an effective member of a work team while maintaining attention to task.


• Available to work full time Monday through Friday during the hours of 7 am to 5 pm

Duties and responsibilities:

• Performs activities involved in the maintenance and control of the general ledger. Reviews and/or initiates and posts journal entries; monitors posted financial data; researches and reviews transactions; and advises departments on proper coding.


• Evaluates internal controls of systems and works cooperatively to provide recommendations for improvement to create greater compliance, transparency, and/or efficiencies.


• Assists in the development of financial reports.


• Works across departments to identify discrepancies in information of a financial nature for the purpose of resolving process issues and ensuring accuracy.


• Responsible for maintaining detailed and complete accounting records to ensure accuracy of general ledger and audit compliance.


• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by members of management.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.