Overview

Accounting Specialist
Huntington Beach Harley-Davidson (HBHD) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to work in the areas of accounting and payroll / compensation at its Westminster, California location.  The principals of HBHD have a very successful 35 year track record in the motorcycle industry and are consistently the leading performers in every market served.  HBHD is one of five Harley-Davidson dealerships in a group operated through common ownership with nearly 400 employees combined.

Summary of Position:
This position is responsible for performing multiple general accounting tasks as well as compiling and updating payroll information for multiple employee groups using complex Excel workbooks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support dealership Controller and perform multiple general accounting tasks / transactions with the ability to be flexible to additional duties as business necessitates.
  • Compilation of payroll information (hours, commissions, bonuses, rate changes, garnishments, etc.) needed to process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls.
  • Interpret new or existing incentive pay plans and incorporate all compensation variables into Excel sheets for complete and accurate calculations, including statement output suitable for distribution to employees.
  • Review, analyze and check payroll reports for accuracy and make necessary adjustments or corrections as needed.
  • Submit payroll changes daily to Payroll Administrator (i.e. new hires, rate changes, status changes, time off requests, etc.)
  • Accounting and accounts payable work related to payroll matters.
  • Special projects as needed by management.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Associates Degree with an accounting or business emphasis, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Strong Word and Outlook experience.
  • Advanced proficiency using payroll and accounting software programs.  HR Pyramid experience a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to troubleshoot issues.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local payroll tax compliance.
  • Experience complying with DOL and state wage and hour regulations.

Commitments:

  • Must demonstrate the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
  • Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, with dignity and extraordinary respect.
  • Model superior customer service behavior for all personnel by maintaining positive relationships with customers, employees and owners.
  • Be honest and fair in all business dealings.

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent computer work in a typical office environment.

Benefits:
Employee Discounts.
Paid Training.
401K through MassMutual Financial Group.
United Healthcare Choice PPO Network, with partial company contributions.
Humana PPO Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Voluntary Term Life, Short and Long-Term Disability from Lincoln Financial Group.
Allstate Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account through Eflexgroup.
Legal Shield and Identity Theft Shield.
 
*Please do not contact the dealership directly.  All inquiries and resumes must be submitted on-line or by email.