Office Manager

Graff Chevrolet GMC of Michigan City; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Graff Chevrolet GMC of Michigan City is seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager with General Motors dealership experience to run the accounting office at our Michigan City location. This full-time, Monday–Friday role supports department leaders and ensures timely, accurate financial reporting for the dealership.

The ideal candidate leads office staff, oversees banking, floorplan activity, and prepares factory statements and monthly financial reports with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• General Motors dealership experience preferred.
• Prior automotive office manager or accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dealership financial statements, floorplan, banking, schedules, and month-end close.
• Ability to lead, train, and manage office staff in a fast-paced dealership environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with managers, employees, vendors, lenders, and manufacturer representatives.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the office staff, including daily workflow, training, guidance, and follow-up.
• Attend manager meetings and provide accounting, reporting, and operational updates as needed.
• Oversee daily banking activities, deposits, cash management, and related reconciliations.
• Oversee floorplan activity, including payoffs, reconciliations, reporting, and floorplan audits.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile factory statements in accordance with General Motors.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and provide timely reporting to dealership leadership.
• Reconcile all account schedules and ensure outstanding items are researched and resolved promptly.
• Monitor general ledger activity, month-end close processes, schedules, journals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure manufacturer accounts, receivables, payables, incentives, warranty, and related schedules are accurate and current.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accurate records, and compliance with dealership policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with department managers to answer questions, resolve accounting issues, and support overall dealership operations.
• Prepare monthly sales commissions accurately and timely.

Skills

GM dealership accounting

Office leadership

Financial statements

Staff training

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Automotive Office Manager — GM Experience Preferred

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Michigan City, IN

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Office Manager with General Motors dealership experience to lead the accounting office functions for our Michigan City location. This full-time, Monday through Friday position is ideal for a detail-oriented dealership accounting professional who can manage daily office operations, support department leaders, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the office staff, including daily workflow, training, guidance, and follow-up.
• Attend manager meetings and provide accounting, reporting, and operational updates as needed.
• Oversee daily banking activities, deposits, cash management, and related reconciliations.
• Manage floorplan activity, including payoffs, reconciliations, reporting, and floorplan audits.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile factory statements in accordance with General Motors.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and provide timely reporting to dealership leadership.
• Reconcile all account schedules and ensure outstanding items are researched and resolved promptly.
• Monitor general ledger activity, month-end close processes, schedules, journals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure manufacturer accounts, receivables, payables, incentives, warranty, and related schedules are accurate and current.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accurate records, and compliance with dealership policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with department managers to answer questions, resolve accounting issues, and support overall dealership operations.
• Prepare monthly sales commissions accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• General Motors dealership accounting experience preferred.
• Prior automotive office manager, accounting manager, or similar dealership office leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dealership financial statements, factory statements, floorplan, banking, schedules, and month-end close.
• Ability to lead, train, and manage office staff in a fast-paced dealership environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with managers, employees, vendors, lenders, and manufacturer representatives.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems and Microsoft Office products.

Why Join Us

You will play a key leadership role in dealership operations, working closely with management while leading the office team and ensuring the financial accuracy that supports every department.