Automotive Staff Accountant

Sheehy Auto Stores; Fair Lakes (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training across multiple deal

Mentorship from Controllers

Clear path toward Controller roles

Job summary

Sheehy Auto Stores in Virginia is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant for a structured training program designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who aspire to become Automotive Controllers. You will rotate through multiple dealership accounting offices, gaining hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis.

Working with experienced Controllers and management, you will develop the knowledge to lead a dealership accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Recent graduate or up to two years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically to dealership locations for training.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple dealership accounting offices to gain hands-on experience.
• Learn dealership accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational analysis.
• Develop leadership skills to lead a dealership accounting department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

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.