Job Description
Job DescriptionAuto Accounting Manager - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Type: Temp-to-Perm
Schedule: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 DOE
About the Role
A well-established automotive dealership group in Palm Beach Gardens is seeking an experienced Auto Accounting Manager to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This person will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the dealership, ensure accuracy of financial reporting, manage a small accounting team, and maintain compliance with automotive industry standards. Prior automotive dealership accounting experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, cash management, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes for the dealership.
- Review and post journal entries, schedules, and general ledger activity.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and internal reports.
- Monitor manufacturer receivables, warranties, incentives, and schedules.
- Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and dealership financial standards.
- Support audits and collaborate with external auditors as needed.
- Lead, mentor, and support accounting staff; oversee workflow and training.
- Work closely with the GM, Controller, and department leaders on financial performance.
- Improve processes, streamline systems, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Qualifications
- Automotive dealership accounting experience is required (minimum 3-5 years).
- Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory accounting role in the auto industry.
- Strong understanding of dealership accounting schedules, financial statements, and reconciliations.
- Proficiency with DMS systems (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort with high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to identify discrepancies quickly.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Nikki Caudill
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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