Accounting Supervisor

Dealers Auto Auction Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dealers Auto Auction of Memphis is seeking an energetic Accounting Supervisor to lead daily transactional accounting and mentor an operational team in a fast-paced auction environment. You will oversee AR, AP and cash flow while ensuring transaction integrity.

You bring 5+ years of transactional accounting, 2+ years of leadership, and a strong GAAP mindset. Automotive dealership or auto auction experience is preferred. This role supports month-end close, audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent years of experience).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive transactional accounting experience (AR/AP/Cash/GL) and 2+ years of direct team leadership.
• Industry experience in automotive dealerships or auto auctions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Operations: supervise accounting staff, establish daily priorities and manage workflows.
• Cultivate Performance: conduct performance reviews and foster a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Auction Operations: oversee AR/AP/Cash life cycle and settlement processing.
• Cash Controls: maintain controls over daily cash receipts and reconciliations.
• Month-End Close: assist Controller with journal entries and variance research.
• Audit Readiness: keep documentation for accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activities.

Skills

Excel Power User

GAAP

Process Mindset

Adaptable Communicator

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Why Join Dealers Auto Auction of Memphis?

At DAA Memphis, we move fast, drive results, and celebrate the teamwork that fuels a high-volume wholesale automotive auction. We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to lead our daily financial engine and mentor an operational accounting team. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love solving transactional puzzles, and want an impactful leadership role where your work directly protects company assets and builds dealer trust, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

As the Accounting Supervisor, you will lead the core day-to-day transactional accounting functions of our fast-paced auction ecosystem. Balancing strong general accounting knowledge with hands-on leadership, you will oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and daily cash flow while ensuring absolute transaction integrity. This is an operational leadership role working in direct partnership with our Controller and corporate accounting teams—allowing you to sharpen your supervisory skills and drive process improvements without the burden of final corporate financial certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Operations: Supervise, train, and mentor the accounting staff, establishing daily priorities and managing workflows.
• Cultivate Performance: Conduct regular performance reviews, cross-train team members, and foster a collaborative, accountable work culture.

High-Volume Transaction Management

• Auction Operations: Oversee the financial life cycle of vehicle sales, dealer purchases, buyer/seller fees, and settlement processing.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Review daily transaction reports to proactively resolve processing errors, balancing speed with strict GAAP compliance.
• Industry Standards: Maintain a working knowledge of National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) guidelines and the 2026 arbitration frameworks.
• Dealer Accounts (AR): Manage dealer invoicing, collections, credit limit enforcement, and title-release alignment.
• Seller Settlements (AP): Oversee vendor invoices and consignor payouts, verifying correct fees and deductions prior to funds release.
• Cash Controls: Maintain ironclad controls over daily cash receipts, bank deposits, payment processing (ACH, wire, check), and bank reconciliations.

General Ledger & Closing Support

• Month-End Close: Assist the Controller by preparing journal entries, reconciling complex general ledger accounts, and researching variances.
• Audit Readiness: Keep pristine documentation for accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activities to support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

Education & Experience

• Required: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent years of experience).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive transactional accounting experience (AR/AP/Cash/GL) and 2+ years of direct team leadership.
• Industry Edge: Prior experience in automotive dealerships, auto auctions, fleet logistics, or high-transaction retail environments is highly preferred.

Technical & Personal Skills

• Excel Power User: Proficient with pivot tables, formulas, and data reconciliation.
• Process Mindset: Exceptional eye for detail, fraud prevention, and segregation of duties.
• Adaptable Communicator: Strong verbal and written skills with the composure to handle tight deadlines during high-volume auction days.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Environment: Based in a climate-controlled office located inside an active wholesale automotive facility; occasional exposure to outdoor lot conditions, vehicle traffic, and noise.
• Physical: Regular sitting, standing, and walking between operational departments; ability to lift office records up to 20 lbs.
• Schedule: Full-time with operational flexibility tied to auction sale days and month-end close timelines.

Authority & Scope Boundaries

This role has direct authority to distribute workloads, approve routine transaction corrections, and recommend workflow improvements. Strategic decisions—such as corporate tax strategy, final financial statement certification, budging, and modifying major dealer credit limits—remain the responsibility of the Controller and corporate leadership.