Automotive Office Manager: Lead Accounting & Ops

The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to lead the dealership accounting office and oversee day-to-day administrative processes. You will ensure accurate financial schedules, reconciliations, and timely month-end closings, while supporting payroll and HR-linked processes.

With dealership experience and strong leadership, you will collaborate across departments to drive efficiency and maintain internal controls in a stable, family-owned group

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years Automotive Office Manager experience.
• Dealership experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, dealership systems).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dealership accounting

Leadership

MS Office

Communication

Dealership systems

DealerTrack

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DealerTrack

Job description

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager to lead the dealership accounting office and oversee day-to-day administrative processes. You will ensure accurate financial schedules, reconciliations, and timely month-end closings, while supporting payroll and HR-linked processes.

With dealership experience and strong leadership, you will collaborate across departments to drive efficiency and maintain internal controls in a stable, family-owned group