Staff Accountant

About the Role

Delavan Holdings is seeking a Staff Accountant to support our centralized Shared Services Accounting and Payroll team, serving multiple automotive and RV dealership locations. This role is ideal for an early-career accountant who wants hands-on exposure to payroll accounting, general ledger, month-end close, and dealership financial operations in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

You’ll work closely with Payroll and Accounting to ensure payroll-related entries are accurate, compliant, and timely, while also supporting broader accounting functions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Payroll Department with payroll processing across multiple auto and RV dealerships
   
• Maintain accurate payroll records, deductions, benefits, and compliance documentation
   
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare payroll journal entries
   
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
   
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
   
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and profit & loss reports
   
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, and close monthly books
   
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash disbursements, and customer accounts
   
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
   
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation
   
• File required federal, state, and local tax forms
   
• Ensure compliance with payroll and accounting regulations
   
• Coordinate with accounting software vendors and recommend system improvements
   
• Support purchasing and invoicing systems
   
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes
   
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems
   
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
   
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
   
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   
• Collaborative mindset when working with dealership and internal teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
   
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
   
• Payroll, dealership, or multi-entity accounting experience preferred
   
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license

Why Delavan Holdings

• Centralized shared services model (broad exposure, real impact)
   
• Stable, growing organization with multiple business lines
   
• Practical, hands-on accounting experience—not siloed work
   
• Opportunity to build deep payroll and dealership accounting expertise

Apply today to join a collaborative accounting team supporting a growing portfolio of auto and RV dealerships.