Automotive Office Manager

EasyCare Recruiting; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EasyCare Recruiting in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to oversee dealership accounting functions and daily financial operations. You will prepare and interpret statements, manage payroll policies, and ensure timely month-end closes, working with office staff to meet deadlines.

The role requires knowledge of dealership financial statements, strong communication, and professional presentation, with benefits offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional appearance.
• We offer excellent benefits.

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 accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Payroll administration

Analytical thinking

Job description

Cedar Rapids, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

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.