Automotive Office Manager

Zohorecruit; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankeny, United States company Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to oversee dealership finance functions. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing financial statements, reconciling accounts, payroll processing, and ensuring timely month-end closes.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in dealership management, strong knowledge of dealership financials, and the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a dealership management position.
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements.
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly.
• Professional appearance.
• Experience with accounting office roles.

Responsibilities

• Preparing dealership financial statements in accordance with established timelines.
• Interpret and analyze the dealership financial statements.
• Approve adjustments to inventory, COS and expense accounts.
• Process payroll / administer payroll policies.
• Coordinate and prepare reconciliations for all accounts and physical inventories.
• Automate all possible systems and establish controls.
• Maintain and post monthly standard entries.
• Work with office staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Reconcile all accounts prior to month end.
• Assist in completion of 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.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Dealership management

Financial statements knowledge

Explain financial information

Professional appearance

Accounting office experience

Job description

Ankeny, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

We are always looking for great people.If you are an experienced Automotive Office Manager, we want to talk to you. Qualified candidates should have a full understanding of the daily facets of the dealership.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing Dealership financial statements in accordance with established timelines
• Interpret and analyze the Dealership financial statements
• Approve adjustments to inventory, COS and expense accounts
• Process payroll/Administer payroll policies
• Coordinate and prepare reconciliations for all accounts and physical inventories
• Automate all possible systems and establish controls
• Maintain and post monthly standard entries
• Work with office staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Reconcile all accounts prior to month end
• Assist in completion of 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
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a dealership management position
• Working knowledge of dealership financial statements
• Ability to explain technical financial information in an understandable manner
• Working knowledge of accounting office positions
• Professional appearance
• Compensation is based on experience.
• We offer excellent benefits

Our company maintains a strong policy of equalemployment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote andcompensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence andpotential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well asother classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.