Automotive Office Manager

Higginbotham Automobiles is seeking an Automotive Office Manager/Controller to join our Mercedes Corporate team in supporting our dealership staff and customers. Previous dealership Management experience required for this position. Qualified candidates will have working knowledge of CDK (ADP), as well as a minimum 2 years’ experience as an Automotive Office Manager.

Responsibilities:

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of all monthly financial statements.

Prepare financial data to NCM 20 group by the 10th of each month.

Produce, distribute and interpret, as necessary, the daily cash flow reports and Daily Operating Control Reports as well as other periodic management reports

Ensures accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.

Reconcile all accounts prior to month-end.

Run and review expense trend reports monthly.

Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.

Prepare monthly Sales Tax Return.

Yearly renewals of all dealer and other licensing as required by state laws.

Post daily bank activity and manage cash clearing accounts.

Daily monitoring and submitting of floorplan payoffs to ensure proper guidelines

Manage monthly and annual accruals and depreciation.

General overseeing day to day functions within the accounting office and managing the office staff.

Weekly management team meetings.

Employee paid medical insurance and 401K benefits

Qualifications:

2 years’ experience as an Automotive Office Manager

Ability to communicate effectively verbally in one-on-one situations to customers and other associates

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Computer literate and must be able to learn Company software

Benefits:

$100,000 Salary

100% paid employee Medical, first of the month following 60 days of employment

Dental, Vision and Basic Life insurance offered

401k plan with company match

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays