Assistant Automotive Office Manager - Newark Nissan

HERTRICH Family of Automobile Dealerships; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

Employee Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Job summary

HERTRICH Family of Automobile Dealerships is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to lead our accounting office and drive operational excellence across daily processes. You will oversee payroll, reconciliations, and month-end closings while collaborating with department leaders to maintain strong internal controls.

The role requires dealership accounting experience, leadership skills, and a proactive mindset to support a growing automotive group committed to integrity and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years Automotive Office Manager experience.
• Dealership experience required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, dealership systems).
• DealerTrack experience is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dealership accounting office team
• Oversee daily office operations and administrative processes
• Ensure accuracy of financial schedules and reconciliations
• Review general ledger, bank reconciliations, and payables
• Complete month-end and year-end closings on time
• Analyze income and expenses, identifying variances
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards
• Collaborate with department leaders across the dealership
• Support payroll and commission processing with HR

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Dealership Systems

MS Office

Payroll Processing

DealerTrack

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DealerTrack

MS Office

Accounting Software

Job description

Automotive Office Manager

Dealership Experience Required | Leadership Role | Career Growth

NOW HIRING - Experienced Automotive Office Manager! Join a Ward Top 100 Dealership Group | Strong Benefits + Stability

Advance Your Career with a Trusted Automotive Leader!

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to join our growing team of business office professionals.

If you have dealership accounting experience and strong leadership skills, this is your opportunity to build a long-term, stable career with one of the region's most respected automotive groups.

Why Choose Hertrich?

• Competitive Salary + Long-Term Career Stability
• Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Dental, Vision & Life Insurance options
• Short & Long-Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Discounts

• 24 Dealerships
• 15 Collision Centers
• 18 Automotive Brands

We proudly support 90+ local charities and offer a collaborative culture focused on integrity, accountability, and growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the dealership accounting office team
• Oversee daily office operations and administrative processes
• Ensure accuracy of financial schedules and reconciliations
• Review general ledger, bank reconciliations, and payables
• Complete month-end and year-end closings on time
• Analyze income and expenses, identifying variances
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance standards
• Collaborate with department leaders across the dealership
• Support payroll and commission processing with HR

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2+ years Automotive Office Manager experience
• Dealership experience required
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, dealership systems)
• DealerTrack experience is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Hertrich Family of Dealerships is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and drug-free workplace.