Automotive Accounting Manager

About Asbury

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Accounting Manager is expected to:

• Oversee, manage and direct all dealership accounting, compliance that conform to all generally accepted accounting principles, group policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Educate employees on all applicable and current company procedures, policies, and benefits.
• Seek ways to improve business operation efficiencies and customer service.
• Be a teacher to support the efforts of other employees to be successful.

Reports to: Market Controller

Essential Job Functions:

• Maximize Profit Retention, Financial Reporting, and Personnel Administration.
• Assist to achieve or exceed profit standards such as gross profit and applicable benchmarks which result in profitability and customer service satisfaction.
• Assist General Manager and Regional Controller with the financial affairs of the dealership and with the preparation of financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management.
• Oversee the activities of the Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, budgets, and annual audits.
• Ensure accuracy and timely management of all aging components including billings; weekly funding reports and customer service; and quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports.
• Analyze and secure all business licenses, off-site permits, purchase order systems, surety bonds and maintain tax records.
• Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
• Provide ongoing employee training on compliance-related topics, policies, or procedures.
• Complete and maintain all Larry H. Miller Dealerships' required training.
• Maintain employee, customer, and vendor confidence while protecting operations by exercising discretion when handling sensitive confidential information.
• Maintain ability to handle job stress and effective interaction with others in the workplace.
• Perform all other job duties as requested by management.

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Ensure timely and effective management of dealership personnel to foster a progressive culture, which nurtures learning and the ability to succeed. Conform and educate employees on job expectations, all applicable and current company procedures, and policies, and federal, state, and local regulations affecting operations. Be the example of a team player through good attitude, professionalism, and employee recognition to maintain positive employee morale. Establish working hours, schedules, time off, and vacations. Communicates expectations with employees.

Operate with Integrity.

• Demand the highest ethical standards from self and others.

• Maintain composure within the workplace as well as outside the workplace when interacting or representing the Larry H. Miller Dealerships.

• Set an example of a positive attitude and professionalism, including a neat, orderly, and safe work environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work performed in a dealership setting due to the necessity to work in person with employees, customers, and vendors.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands and fingers and move about facilities.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to lift up to a minimum of 5lbs.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• In general, this position is assigned regular business hours; however, it is typical to work more than 40 hours per week.
• Travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education, Experience, and Certification(s)/Training.
• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 5+ years of office management experience. Automotive controller experience desirable.
• Strong ledger, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax, and banking working knowledge. Auto dealership accounting is desirable.
• Maintain valid driver's license and MVR record within company policy requirements.
• Skills
• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Communication- Basic ability to read and write, ability to effectively convey information to others, apply active listening by taking the time to understand the points being made by employees and customers, being aware of others' reactions, and understanding why they react as they do.
• Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Information Ordering- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others- The ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts or otherwise negotiate with others.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of Larry H. Miller Dealerships' current company management systems desirable.
• Interacting with Computers- Using computers and computer systems. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required.
• Clerical- Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, file and record management, and other office procedures and terminology.
• English Language- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Company Benefits:

Pay and Recognition:

• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member's eligible

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asburys Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

INDMANAGER

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.