Chief Accountant/Bookkeeper

American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine sales and service organization in Counce, TN is seeking a skilled Chief Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage full-cycle accounting across multiple store locations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of dealership accounting experience, proficiency in financial management, and a CPA certification. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to handle complex financial data in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marine, RV, or automotive dealership accounting.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-location financials.
• Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting across multiple store locations.
• Cash management and reconciliation of all bank accounts.
• Audit preparation and support, and inventory reconciliations.

Skills

Dealership accounting

Financial management

Cash management

Payroll administration

Tax reporting

Education

CPA

Tools

Lightspeed

Job description

Counce, TN | Multi-Location Marine Dealership | Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our privately-owned group of four marine sales and service stores. The position location is Counce, TN. Our fast-growing organization, with approximately 55 employees and annual gross revenues between $30 million and $50 million, requires an experienced, hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

This is not a supervisory role—we are looking for someone who takes pride in doing the work, not just overseeing others. The ideal candidate will bring depth of experience in dealership accounting and back-office financial management, with the ability to consolidate reporting for a corporate-level overview.

Market competitive. Will be based on degree and years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting across multiple store locations, consolidating into a single corporate entity
• Cash management and reconciliation of all bank accounts
• Floor plan management and reconciliation
• Payroll, commissions, HR administration, insurance, 401(k), and employee benefits coordination, all Insurances
• State quarterly tax payments and sales tax reporting and filings
• Internal financial reporting and monthly bank reconciliations
• Audit preparation and support, and inventory reconciliations
• Manufacturer, rebates/holdbacks, and warranty receivables management and recovery payments
• Accounts payable and general ledger maintenance for all stores

Qualifications

• Preferred: CPA with at least 5 years of experience in marine, RV, or automotive dealership accounting (Lightspeed experience a plus)
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-location financials in companies with $30M+ in annual revenue
• Experience with dealership floor plans, warranty programs, and tax reporting
• Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance processes
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information