Automotive Staff Accountant

Sheehy Auto Stores (VINCO); Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training across multiple deal

Mentorship from Controllers

Exposure to all aspects of accounting

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Clear path toward Controller

Job summary

Sheehy Auto Stores is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant for a rotational training program across our dealership accounting offices. This entry-level opportunity is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals aiming to become Automotive Controllers.

You will gain hands-on experience in dealership accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis, working alongside experienced Controllers and management teams to build the knowledge and skills needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Recent college graduate or have up to two years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience or internship experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to travel periodically to dealership locations for training.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple dealership accounting offices to gain hands-on experience.
• Work with Controllers and management to develop leadership skills.
• Gain exposure to dealership accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis.
• Support the path toward future Controller opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sheehy Auto Stores is seeking a motivated and ambitious Staff Accountant to join our team. This opportunity is designed for recent accounting graduates and early-career professionals who aspire to become highly qualified Automotive Controllers.

Through a dedicated training schedule, you will rotate through multiple dealership accounting offices, gaining hands-on experience in dealership accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis. Working alongside experienced Controllers and dealership management teams, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a dealership accounting department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Recent college graduate or have up to two years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience or internship experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to travel periodically to dealership locations for training.

What We Offer

• Hands-on training across multiple dealership locations.
• Mentorship from experienced Controllers and accounting leaders.
• Exposure to all aspects of automotive dealership accounting and operations.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear path toward future Controller opportunities.

Career Opportunity

This program is designed to develop highly qualified Automotive Controllers by providing broad exposure to dealership accounting operations, financial management, and leadership practices. Successful participants will gain the technical expertise, operational understanding, and professional experience needed to lead a dealership accounting office and grow within the Sheehy Auto Stores organization.