Implementation Specialist II

Solera; España; A distancia; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading software company in automotive solutions is seeking an Implementation Specialist focused on dealership accounting. This role involves supporting automotive dealerships with their accounting operations using the AutoMate DMS software. The ideal candidate has a strong background in dealership accounting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to ensure efficient financial performance. A bachelor's degree in accounting and 2-5 years of experience are preferred.

Formación

• 2‑5+ years of dealership accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

Responsabilidades

• Set up a dealership chart of accounts.
• Research, troubleshoot, and correct out‑of‑balance accounts.
• QA/Validate all data converted for accuracy.

Conocimientos

Automotive dealership accounting

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Herramientas

AutoMate DMS

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

Job Title/Location

Implementation Specialist – Dealership Accounting

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com.

The Role

Solera is seeking an experienced Implementation Specialist with a focus on 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 journals and schedules are loaded
• Analyze transaction data and compare transactions in two systems for accuracy
• Compare the financial statement supplied by client with the statement produced by AutoMate; update financial statement relatives, unit counts, and supplemental data
• Set up DOC as requested by client
• Compare and verify financial statements sent in by client on Live QA phase to the ones produced in AutoMate
• Update unit counts and supplemental data, correct any issues, and verify the DOC matches the validated financial statements
• Communicate with customers and trainers analyzing financial statements for comparison and troubleshooting
• Research client’s prior DMS reports/files to find necessary data and determine whether it can be converted or must be added manually
• Set up dealership, bank information, direct deposit, positive pay, NACHA file, company departments, retirement plans, employer matches, earnings & deductions, tax definition, cross‑walks 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, and 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 the training team
• Load data into backend tool and ensure it accurately reflects in the front‑end tool

What You’ll Bring

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 (Excel, Outlook, Word, and Windows).

Ability to effectively communicate ideas verbally and in writing, positively with internal and external customers, follow through on commitments, multi‑task, prioritize, and meet simultaneous deadlines.

Attention to detail, ability to learn new processes by following written documentation, identify and elevate potential issues offering solutions, react quickly and appropriately to business‑impacting issues with minimum supervision, self‑motivation and ownership, work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience: BA or equivalent work experience
• 2‑5+ years of automotive dealership accounting experience preferred but not required
• Previous Dealership Accounting experience includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, office manager, controller functions
• Salesforce experience helpful

Required Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of payroll processing, regulations, and reporting including taxes preferred
• Experience with standard business software and 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Solera Holdings, Inc., and its U.S. subsidiaries (together, Solera) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The firm’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The firm also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.