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Sonic Automotive · 5 hours ago

Office Manager - Autobahn Motors

Belmont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $96K/yr

Sonic Automotive is a rapidly growing brand in the automotive industry, dedicated to treating guests well and fostering employee growth. The Office Manager will support accounting operations, ensuring accurate financials and streamlined processes while leading office teams across multiple locations.

AutomotiveCustomer ServiceRetail

Responsibilities

Support monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and schedules for dealership

Oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, payables, receivables, and general ledger accuracy

Monitor inventory, cost-of-sales entries, adjustments, and expense accuracy across all rooftops

Lead, coach, and support office staff including accounting clerks, reception, and cashiering teams

Maintain consistent business office processes, documentation, and workflows across all locations

Assist with fixed asset tracking, depreciation, prepaid reconciliations, and month-end close tasks

Analyze expense trends and financial data to support operational decisions

Drive process improvements and help implement new procedures, policies, or efficiency initiatives

Partner with the Brand Controller to resolve escalations, system issues, and cross-store operational challenges

Prepare materials and support internal and external audits as needed

Provide backup support for key administrative functions during peak periods or staffing gaps

Process Payroll for all dealership personnel and review/clean all payroll schedules

Post Daily Bank

Review/Post all bonuses

Complete Monthly Workpapers

Review and provide explanation on aging AR balances

Send out Weekly Asset meeting Template to management team

File quarterly tire tax

8300 Review

Approve invoices/check requests in RPM

Qualification

Dealership accounting experienceFinancial statementsLeadership skillsMonth-end closeProcess improvementCommunication skillsTime managementProblem-solving abilityOrganizational skills

Required

Must have prior experience as an Office Manager, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting lead in an automotive dealership

Must be able to work in a fast paced, high volume business office environment

Must have publicly traded/sox dealership accounting experience

Strong command of dealership accounting, financial statements, and month-end close

Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach

Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with managers, directors, and senior leadership

High level of organization, time management, and the ability to prioritize across several rooftops

Strong problem-solving ability and comfort making decisions in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning

All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA

All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license