Lead Accounting Office Manager

City of Lincoln; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln seeks an experienced Office Manager to lead the dealership’s accounting office, ensuring accurate, timely accounting operations and financial data integrity. You will supervise a small team, partner with Controllers, and drive month-end close, controls, and audit readiness.

Key duties include supporting close, reviewing transactions, maintaining internal controls, overseeing deal posting, inventory, receivables, and manufacturer programs, plus coaching staff and improving

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or dealership accounting experience preferred, including schedules and reconciliations.
• 1+ years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience with CDK or similar dealership systems preferred.
• Must pass background and pre-employment drug screenings.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support the monthly close process with accuracy and timeliness; ensure financial data is complete, compliant, and ready to review.
• Review schedules, reconciliations, and daily accounting activity; identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy across all functions.
• Follow and reinforce internal controls across all accounting processes; ensure reconciliations are completed and issues addressed.
• Monitor deal posting, inventory, receivables, and manufacturer programs for accurate accounting execution.
• Assist in reviewing financial trends and variances; escalate issues as needed.
• Identify risks and process breakdowns; escalate to leadership as required.
• Supervise accounting staff; provide coaching and development in collaboration with Controllers.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain a secure, audit-ready accounting office and proper handling of sensitive financial information.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, and other departments to align operations with accounting processes.
• Complete HR, compliance, and platform trainings and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Strong financial and analytical skills

High attention to detail

Ability to interpret financial data

Strong communication with leadership

Multitasking and deadline management

Leadership and coaching

Proficiency with Office software

Tools

CDK dealership systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

City of Lincoln seeks an experienced Office Manager to lead the dealership’s accounting office, ensuring accurate, timely accounting operations and financial data integrity. You will supervise a small team, partner with Controllers, and drive month-end close, controls, and audit readiness.

Key duties include supporting close, reviewing transactions, maintaining internal controls, overseeing deal posting, inventory, receivables, and manufacturer programs, plus coaching staff and improving