Accounting Manager, Centralized Multi-Store Finance

LeadCar Systems, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Benefit Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Continued training through the Company

Job summary

LeadCar Systems, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to design and operate a centralized accounting function for a growing dealership network in the U.S.

You will drive payroll, tax filings, AP, and financial reporting across multiple stores, partnering with store controllers to maintain accurate records. As the first dedicated hire in the shared services model, you’ll implement controls, playbooks, and processes, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance in a fast-paced environment across

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, multi-entity or multi-state work; auto dealership experience preferred.
• Experience processing payroll and preparing sales and use tax filings.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design centralized accounting processes for multi-store dealership operations.
• Standardize and govern posting of expenses across dealerships on DMS.
• Contribute to the internal controls framework and risk-control matrix.
• Support new-store onboarding through a documented, repeatable playbook.
• Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner for multiple dealership locations.
• Prepare, review, and submit state and local sales and use tax filings.
• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate general ledger records and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to information requests.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting processes and internal controls.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and schedules for management as requested.
• Serve as a liaison between dealership accounting personnel and vendors’ accounting matters.
• Support special projects, dealership acquisitions, system implementations, and other initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll, employee, customer, and financial information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-entity work

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

LeadCar Systems, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to design and operate a centralized accounting function for a growing dealership network in the U.S.

You will drive payroll, tax filings, AP, and financial reporting across multiple stores, partnering with store controllers to maintain accurate records. As the first dedicated hire in the shared services model, you’ll implement controls, playbooks, and processes, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance in a fast-paced environment across