Accounting Manager

Ledgent Finance & Accounting (Client Opportunity - Automotive Industry)

Location: Gwinnett or surrounding area (Fully Onsite)

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a growing automotive organization to identify an experienced Accounting Manager who is seeking long-term career growth within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing multiple dealership locations and managing a full-cycle accounting function.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the financial operations for multiple business units, leading a small accounting team, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and values stability, team culture, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full month-end close process across assigned locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review trial balances, analyze variances, and prepare financial statements
• Ensure expenses are properly recorded and accrued in alignment with accounting standards
• Manage and mentor a team across AP, AR, billing, and cash functions
• Calculate and review commission structures for a high-volume employee base
• Maintain internal controls and support audit readiness and performance-based initiatives

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 1-2+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Automotive dealership industry experience required
• Proven experience overseeing full-cycle accounting and month-end close
• Strong tenure and demonstrated career stability preferred

Technical Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with heavy day-to-day usage

Experience with dealership management systems such as Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, or Dealertrack preferred

Work Environment

Fully onsite role in a collaborative, team-driven office setting

Professional, business casual environment with a strong emphasis on culture and team engagement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.