Accounting Office Manager

Hunter Auto Group•Hendersonville, NC

About The Position

Hunter Automotive Group, a family-owned dealership serving the community for over 85 years, is looking for an experienced automotive accounting professional ready to take on a leadership role! If you have 3–5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience and are eager to expand your influence, this could be your opportunity to grow your career! Key Responsibilities: Supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, payroll, and bank reconciliations. Manage month-end and year-end closing to deliver timely, accurate financial statements. Prepare and analyze financial reports, balance sheets, and profit & loss statements for management. Maintain and reconcile vehicle inventory schedules, flooring, warranty receivables, and manufacturer incentives. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee and coordinate internal and external audits. Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard dealership assets. Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff; manage timekeeping and payroll reporting. Collaborate with sales, service, and parts departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and support department operations. Update and maintain accounting procedures and documentation; implement process improvements as needed. Utilize dealership management and accounting software (Dealertrack, MS Office Suite).

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience in an automotive dealership or related environment.
Strong working knowledge of dealership accounting, payroll, and compliance best practices.
Proficiency in dealership management systems and accounting software (Dealertrack).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
High degree of integrity and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or office management experience preferred.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger entries, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
Manage month-end and year-end closing to deliver timely, accurate financial statements.
Prepare and analyze financial reports, balance sheets, and profit & loss statements for management.
Maintain and reconcile vehicle inventory schedules, flooring, warranty receivables, and manufacturer incentives.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee and coordinate internal and external audits.
Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard dealership assets.
Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff; manage timekeeping and payroll reporting.
Collaborate with sales, service, and parts departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and support department operations.
Update and maintain accounting procedures and documentation; implement process improvements as needed.
Utilize dealership management and accounting software (Dealertrack, MS Office Suite).