Automotive Accounting Manager

2 weeks ago


Highland Park, Illinois, United States Schumacher Auto Group Inc Full time

Schumacher Auto Group has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced results-focused, highly driven Accounting Manager for our North Palm dealership. The purpose of the Automotive Accounting Office Manager in North Palm is to supervise a team responsible for processing accounting responsibilities for the North Palm Schumacher dealership.  Provides accurate reporting to the COO and Controller and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions.  Great pay and benefits to the right person.

Automotive Accounting Manager - Essential Duties

  • Hires, trains, supervises, and cross-trains office personnel; maintains updated dealership job descriptions.
  • Oversees and organizes accounting office operations, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Manages all accounting functions within CDK, including system setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, staff training, report generation, and data analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.
  • Controls and reviews all posted documents, including time records, vehicle deals, commissions, inventory changes, and chargebacks.
  • Prepares daily bank deposits and cash reports; manages dealership and sales petty cash.
  • Reconciles select accounts monthly and approves inventory and receivable account adjustments.
  • Ensures all manufacturer accounts (warranty, rebates, incentives, interest, protection products, and co-op advertising) are accurate and current; codes deliveries in alignment with factory programs and incentives.
  • Prints monthly journals, schedules, and general ledger; completes month-end close and assists with annual audits.
  • Administers floor plan processes, including monthly reconciliations, vehicle payoffs, chargeback programs, and coordination with banking partners.
  • Prepares and reviews sales, F&I, and management commission and chargeback reports.
  • Transmits financial statements to the factory and prepares reports requested by management or dealer principal.
  • Approves new charge accounts and oversees collection of past-due accounts.
  • Maintains a professional appearance; attends management meetings as requested.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education/Requirements:

  • Proven 3 years minimum work experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager.
  • Experience working with CDK, Dealertrack and/or other dealership accounting systems is preferable.
  • Advanced computer skills on MS Office, specifically Excel.
  • Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and GAAP accounting.
  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Experience managing employees required.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting is crucial. This includes managing financial statements, conducting variance analysis, and interpreting financial data to guide strategic decisions.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to collaborate effectively and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Requirements

  • Proven 3 years minimum work experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager.
  • Experience working with CDK, Dealertrack and/or other dealership accounting systems is preferable.
  • Advanced computer skills on MS Office, specifically Excel.
  • Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and GAAP accounting.
  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Experience managing employees required.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting is crucial. This includes managing financial statements, conducting variance analysis, and interpreting financial data to guide strategic decisions.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to collaborate effectively and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Excited to join a growing team in Florida? We're open to candidates willing to relocate 

Please note, we are not considering applicants currently residing in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.

**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must submit to and pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug screening and MVR. 

Schumacher Auto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 



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