Implementation Specialist II

Solera

29d

About The Position

Solera is seeking an experienced Implementation Specialist with a focus in dealership accounting to support our AutoMate DMS software platform. In this role, you will provide expert guidance and support to automotive dealerships using AutoMate, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of their accounting operations within the system. You will assist with system setup, troubleshoot accounting-related issues, and work collaboratively with internal teams to improve product functionality based on customer feedback and evolving dealership needs. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in automotive dealership accounting and a thorough understanding of how dealership financial operations integrate with DMS platforms. Prior experience working with AutoMate DMS or similar systems is preferred but not required. This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to translate complex accounting workflows into practical solutions for dealership staff. Your expertise will play a key role in driving customer satisfaction and optimizing the financial performance of our clients through effective use of the AutoMate platform.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2-5+ years of dealership accounting experience preferred, including roles in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Office Management, or as a Controller.
Knowledge of payroll processing, regulations, and reporting, including taxes, is preferred.
Experience with standard business software and DMS for accounting functions.
Understanding of taxation and relevant state and federal laws and regulations is a plus.
Well versed in core technical competencies (OS, networking, core company applications).
Excellent skills coordinating tasks to ensure projects are completed correctly and on schedule.
Above average skills in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Outlook, Word and Windows).
Ability to effectively communicate ideas verbally and in writing.
Ability to positively communicate with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow through on commitments.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, coordinate multiple projects, and meet simultaneous deadlines.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Ability to learn new processes by following written documentation.
Ability to identify and elevate potential issues / or problems and offer solutions.
Ability to react quickly, and appropriately to business impacting issues with minimum supervision.
Ability to be self-motivating, ownership to self -train and be a leader.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to learn multiple systems and products.
Working knowledge of Payroll processing, regulations, and reporting including taxes preferred
Experience with standard business software with DMS for Accounting functions.
Understanding of taxation, State and Federal law and regulation preferred
Working knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that are reflective of the automotive industry
Working knowledge of GAAP, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures recommended.

Nice To Haves

Previous Dealership Accounting experience includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Office Manager, Controller functions
Salesforce experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Set up a dealership chart of accounts
Research, troubleshoot and correct out of balance accounts
Utilize the General Ledger Mapping tool to conduct chart changes.
Create Journal Sources, Schedule/Complete Setups of accounting, accounts payable, parts, service, sales and F&I
Read a Profit and Loss Report and compare it to the Trial Balance
Read and decipher raw data in cases of discrepancies after the journals and schedules are loaded
Analyze transaction data and compare transactions in two systems for accuracy
Compare the Financial statement supplied by client with FS produced by Auto/Mate. This includes updating FS relates, updating unit counts and supplemental data.
Research, troubleshoot and correct out of balance accounts
Setup DOC as requested by client.
Compare and verify FS sent in by client on Live QA phase to the one produced in AM. Update unit counts and supplemental data, incorrect relates and correct any issues.
Verify that the DOC that was set up now calculates and matches the FS validated in Live QA.
Communication with customer and trainers with analysis of financial statements old and new systems for comparison and troubleshooting
Research Client’s prior DMS reports/files to find where all the necessary data needed is and if it can be converted or must be manually added
Set up the following: Dealership, Bank Information, Direct Deposit, Positive Pay, NACHA file, Company Depts, Retirement Plans, Employer Matches, Earnings & Deductions, Tax Definition, Crosswalks for Employee Control Numbers/Pay codes/Deductions.
QA/Validate all data converted for accuracy including Government Wage Reporting: 941 – State Withholding – State Unemployment – Federal Unemployment, Earnings & Deductions, 401K & Company 401K matching, Employee History, Tax Summaries
Review check history and add any earning or deduction codes as well as taxing for employees.
QA/Validate a Mock Payroll - Create Mock Payroll to validate taxing and 401k & matching. Create and send payroll reports to training team
Load data into backend tool and make sure it accurately reflects in front end tool