Automotive Dealership Office Manager

Advance your career as an Automotive Office Manager at The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships, a Ward's Top 100 dealership group, while enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of the beach and bay area in Maryland and Delaware. Hertrich will offer career growth, financial stability and a collaborative work environment.

Hertrich opened in 1963, and in the past 15 years alone, Hertrich has grown well over 250%, adding 17 dealerships and 9 collision centers during that time. If you are currently an Automotive Dealership Office Manager looking to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to influence accounting and finance operations with a large, family-owned company.

The ideal fit for our culture is a passionate, people-centric leader who can drive results in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company. The Office Manager will report directly to the Controller, will oversee at 2 dealerships, and will provide guidance to accounting staff. Once integrated, this position will serve as part of our business office leadership team.

Responsibilities as a Hertrich Automotive Office Manager will be to:

• Oversee staff members within the accounting offices


• Analyze and organize office/administrative operations and procedures


• Ensure that all scheduled accounts, including warranty claims, rebates, parts and vehicle inventory, are current and accurate.


• Review the reconciliation of general ledger accounts with outside sources to ensure bank reconciliations, reserve accounts and factory and floor plan payables are accurate.


• Perform month and year end closes on a timely basis


• Work closely with all departments in both an accounting and operational capacity.


• Perform income and expense analysis on exceptions or deviations.


• Ensure that a strong internal control environment is consistently maintained.


• Work with HR / payroll specialists to ensure that accurate HR/Payroll information is processed on a timely basis and calculations of commissions are accurate and prompt.


• Other duties and responsibilities as required and essential to the position

Automotive Office Manager Qualifications:

• Dealership experience is required


• Extremely organized with the ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage others effectively in a high-pressure, busy environment


• Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, email, internet, and dealership software


• Dealertrack knowledge a plus


• Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience a plus

The Hertrich Family of Dealerships is on the lookout for awesome candidates to join our growing team. We're proud to represent 24 separate dealerships, 13 Collision Centers, and 19 Automotive Brands across the Delmarva peninsula and beyond! For three generations, the Hertrich Family has dedicated themselves to the communities we serve, supporting over 90 local organizations and charities. We are a world-class team with a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture; we win with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and aren't satisfied with "just good enough". We aim for excellence and work together to achieve it in everything we do. If you're a dedicated, innovative, and enthusiastic person, we invite you to apply for one of the many exciting positions we have available.

"We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Hertrich is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Hertrich is an equal-opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all."