Accounting Manager — Lead Financial Controls in Auto Retail

AutoNation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health/dental/vision insurance

Maternity benefits

Vehicle purchase discounts (AutoGear)

YouDecide discounts

Job summary

AutoNation is seeking an Accounting Manager to develop controls, maintain records, and ensure data processing aligns with dealership objectives. Lead financial statement preparation, cash management, payroll policy administration, and month-end close processes.

The role involves interpreting financial statements, maintaining inventories, and implementing automated controls across accounting functions while collaborating with office staff to meet deadlines and support audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of dealership office experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements.
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of most accounting office positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with established timelines.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements.
• Maintain an effective cash management system.
• Approve adjustments to inventory, COS and expense accounts.
• Administer payroll policies.
• Prepare reconciliations for all accounts and physical inventories.
• Automate applicable systems and establish controls.
• Maintain and post monthly standard entries.
• Work with office staff to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Reconcile all accounts prior to month end.
• Assist in completing annual reviews and audits.
• Complete end-of-month accounting reports as assigned.
• Prepare a daily cash report.
• Set up and maintain accruals for expenses.
• Run and review expense trend reports monthly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reading comprehension

Dealership financial statements

Explain financial information clearly

Payroll policies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

AutoNation is seeking an Accounting Manager to develop controls, maintain records, and ensure data processing aligns with dealership objectives. Lead financial statement preparation, cash management, payroll policy administration, and month-end close processes.

The role involves interpreting financial statements, maintaining inventories, and implementing automated controls across accounting functions while collaborating with office staff to meet deadlines and support audits.