Office Manager

Knudtsen Chevrolet•Post Falls, ID

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Knudtsen Auto Group is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to lead daily operations of its dealership accounting office in Post Falls, Idaho. This leadership role partners closely with the Controller and dealership managers to support accurate financial reporting, smooth deal processing, payroll administration, manufacturer compliance, and office efficiency. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment, lead and develop a team, and maintain accuracy and organization.

Requirements

At least 4 years of automotive dealership accounting experience.
Proven experience with month-end close and dealership financial statements.
Strong working knowledge of dealership operations, including deal processing, F&I products, chargebacks, floor plans, factory incentives, and warranty accounting.
Experience with dealership management systems.
Payroll processing experience, including commissions, bonuses, and incentive calculations.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations, pivot tables, and reporting.
Previous leadership, supervision, or team training experience.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize deadlines and maintain accuracy.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Tekion or Dealertrack dealership management systems.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the dealership accounting office and support the Controller with financial oversight.
Manage month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and manufacturer financial statement deadlines.
Oversee deal posting, inventory accounting, cash management, floor plan activity, and banking relationships.
Ensure accurate processing of payroll, commissions, bonuses, chargebacks, and incentive programs.
Maintain manufacturer receivables, warranty accounts, rebates, holdbacks, and other factory-related transactions.
Review accounting entries, investigate discrepancies, and uphold strong internal controls.
Supervise, train, schedule, and develop office team members while fostering a collaborative culture.
Support titling, contracts, service agreements, and dealership administrative processes.
Ensure compliance with payroll, sales tax, titling, record retention, and dealership accounting procedures.
Provide timely financial insights and reporting to leadership teams to support business decisions.