Assistant Controller - Rockville Audi

Sonic Automotive•Rockville, MD

18h•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At Rockville Audi, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. This role assists the Controller in preparing and submitting monthly financial statements and supporting schedules, oversees daily accounting operations, manages office team members, reviews and approves accounting adjustments, performs month-end closing duties, tracks and reconciles fixed assets, analyzes expense trends, supports insurance and workers' comp claim processing, and assists with audit preparation.

Requirements

Prior experience as an Office Manager or senior accounting lead in an automotive dealership
Strong understanding of dealership accounting processes, financial statements, and month-end close
Hands-on experience with general ledger management, journal entries, and reconciliations
Proven ability to lead office staff and delegate workflow effectively
Must be authorized to work in the USA
Must pass pre-employment screenings including background check, MVR, drug test, and possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DMS platforms such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or Dealertrack

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in preparing and submitting monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
Oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
Manage office team members including accounting clerks, receptionists, and cashier staff.
Review and approve accounting adjustments related to inventory, cost of sales, and expenses.
Perform month-end closing duties including schedules, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Track and reconcile fixed assets, depreciation, and prepaid expenses monthly.
Analyze expense trends and provide reporting to leadership.
Support insurance and workers' comp claim processing as needed.
Assist with internal and external audit preparation and documentation.
Provide occasional back-up support for reception or cashiering if needed.