Automotive Inventory Clerk

Woody Anderson Ford
  • Huntsville, Alabama
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Our Mission is Simple: to create an uncommonly exceptional experience for guests’ automotive needs and employees’ long-term career goals. Woody Anderson Ford was founded in 1961 on the principles of integrity, accountability, and teamwork. We are a locally owned dealership with a family friendly culture.

    What We Offer

    • Full time, $18 - $20/hour, depending on experience
    • Health Insurance with optional Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Employer provided Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Match
    • Closed on Sundays and Paid Company Holidays
    • Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
    • Paid Training and Ongoing Professional Development
    • Work-Life Balance
    • Employee Discounts
    • Family-Friendly and Inclusive Team Culture
    • Career Growth and Internal Promotions
    • Custom and Competitive Wage Plans

    Position Overview

    The Vehicle Inventory Clerk is an entry level accounting position and is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all vehicle inventory for the dealership, including new, used, and in-transit units. This role ensures inventory is properly receipted, tracked, reconciled, and reported in the dealership management system (DMS). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage high transaction volume while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

    Key Responsibilities

    Inventory Processing & Control

    • Enter new and used vehicle inventory into the DMS accurately and timely
    • Receipt vehicles upon arrival and verify vehicle details (VIN, stock number, options, cost)
    • Post inventory adjustments, transfers, and write-downs as approved
    • Track in-transit, dealer trades, and incoming units
    • Maintain accurate vehicle cost records, including pack, recon, and add-ons

    Reconciliation & Reporting

    • Reconcile vehicle inventory schedules to the general ledger
    • Monitor inventory aging and report discrepancies or variances
    • Assist with month-end inventory reconciliation and reporting
    • Prepare inventory reports for management as requested

    Coordination & Documentation

    • Coordinate with sales, accounting, service, and title departments
    • Ensure inventory is properly assigned to deals and removed upon sale
    • Verify deal posting removes sold units correctly
    • Maintain organized inventory files and documentation

    Compliance & Risk Management

    • Follow dealership inventory controls and approval processes
    • Ensure proper documentation for inventory adjustments and write-offs
    • Protect confidential financial and inventory information
    • Support audits, floorplan reconciliations, and manufacturer reviews

    Process Improvement & Support

    • Identify inventory discrepancies and assist in resolution
    • Recommend process improvements to strengthen inventory accuracy and control
    • Assist with special projects and cross-training as needed

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Prior dealership inventory, accounting, or administrative experience preferred
    • Minimum of 2 years of accounting or administrative experience REQUIRED
    • Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) such as CDK or Reynolds & Reynolds preferred
    • Basic accounting knowledge required
    • Basic inventory management knowledge

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
    • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
    • Ability to manage high volume and multiple priorities
    • Strong communication and follow-up skills
    • High level of integrity and accountability

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHuntsville, Alabama
    Websitewoodyandersonford.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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