Dealership Accountant: Mercedes-Benz of Richmond

Job Title: Dealership Accountant (Centralized Accounting Office)

Location: Mercedes-Benz of Richmond (Onsite)

Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Position Summary:
The Dealership Accountant supports the financial operations of a centralized accounting office serving two Mercedes-Benz dealership locations. This role is responsible for accurate general ledger reconciliations, assisting with the month-end close process, monitoring manufacturer incentives, and supporting cash flow visibility.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume, multi-store environment and ensures all accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP. Whether you're launching your accounting career or bringing seasoned dealership experience, this role offers the opportunity to grow, take ownership of key financial processes, and contribute to a fast‑paced, multi‑store operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including schedules related to receivables, inventory, funding, and reserves

• Audit deals for compliance with manufacturer and lender requirements, partnering with Sales and F&I teams across both rooftops

• Monitor and track manufacturer incentive programs, ensuring proper recording, reconciliation, and collection

• Assist with the month-end close, including preparation and posting of journal entries and maintaining supporting schedules

• Support cash flow modeling and forecasting by tracking deal activity, funding timelines, and incentive receivables

• Monitor contracts in transit and follow up to ensure timely funding of all deals

• Manage and reconcile bank reserve accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely collection

• Serve as primary liaison with F&I Managers and lending institutions to resolve funding issues and documentation discrepancies

• Administer and manage customer deal product refund processes, including cancellations of service contracts, GAP, and other aftermarket products; ensure timely submission, tracking, and proper accounting treatment

• Assist with Parts and Service accounting functions, including reconciliation of related schedules, review of gross profit components, and support of expense allocations and adjustments

• Support Service and Parts departments by ensuring accurate financial reporting, proper posting of adjustments, and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Maintain consistency in accounting practices, internal controls, and adherence to GAAP across both dealership locations

• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, escalating issues as needed

• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries

• Collaborate with department leaders to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency within the centralized office

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• 0-2+ years of accounting experience and automotive dealership experience are a plus

• Experience working in a multi-store or centralized accounting environment is a plus

• Familiarity with the dealership management system, Tekion

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and deal flow

• Understanding of DMV regulations, vehicle titling, and registration processes is highly beneficial

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective communication across departments and locations

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Ability to work independently in a centralized environment

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume setting

Whether you’re early in your accounting journey or bringing years of dealership experience, we welcome your interest in joining our team. If you’re committed to accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we’d love to learn more about you.