Accounting Manager – Automotive Accounting

Job Description

Automotive Office Manager | i.g. Burton Auto Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at i.g. Burton Auto Group, located in Glen Burnie, MD. For over 115 years, i.g. Burton Auto Group has been a cornerstone in Delmarva, fostering a legacy of employment opportunities and family involvement within the automotive business. This role is pivotal in expanding our Central Office, offering a leadership opportunity for an automotive office manager to advance their career by joining our dedicated Accounting Team. The chosen candidate will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations and enhancing the performance of our accounting staff, directly contributing to our continued success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Glen Burnie, MD

• Team: Accounting Team, reporting to the Controller
• Mission: Owns the leadership and operational excellence of the central accounting office, ensuring accurate financial reporting and team performance.
• Tech Stack: Reynolds, DMS, Microsoft Office Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Team Leadership: Enhance the performance of our accounting team and actively manage the workflow within the department.
• Financial Reporting: Perform schedule reviews, maintain financial schedules, and complete all necessary month-end close duties.
• Accounting Oversight: Support the Controller in completing annual accountant reviews and ensure a thorough understanding of the general ledger and financial statement submissions.
• Operational Support: Provide direct accounting support and guidance to accounting staff and other departments, including payroll review and submission when needed.
• Reconciliation & Analysis: Conduct reconciliations for franchise statements, dealer reserves, and inventories, alongside comprehensive data review and analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess prior experience as a dealership accounting manager or hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. A thorough and practical understanding of core accounting principles is required to manage general ledger accounts effectively.
• Experience: Proven experience utilizing automotive Dealer Management Systems (DMS), specifically Reynolds, is essential. Demonstrated ability in general ledger reconciliation and managing balance sheet accounts is also required.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, is necessary for daily tasks and analysis. The role demands strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, along with the ability to effectively multi-task in a demanding environment while consistently maintaining accuracy and integrity.