Sonic

Diversified automotive retail and service provider

Automotive Accounting Specialist

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeOrlando, FL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of accounting or automotive dealership back-office experience.
Understanding of basic accounting principles.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and organize a schedule.
Detail-oriented and able to manage time effectively.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Ability to pass pre-employment background, motor vehicle record, drug, and credit checks, and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Review retail and street purchase deal documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Finalize deals in accounting that meet compliance requirements.
Route finalized deals to the title team for processing after all funding is received.
Partner with the Finance and Insurance department to ensure deals are processed timely and accurately.
Submit aftermarket product cancellations to the cancellation team.
Perform schedule reviews and reconciliations throughout the month.
Assist with preparation of weekly asset meetings.
Serve as the point of contact for vendors regarding invoices and payments.
Review and process invoices for payment.
Complete monthly invoice reviews.
Act as a liaison between store-level business operations and the Shared Services Center.
Support internal and external audits by researching and providing documentation as appropriate.
Prepare Sarbanes-Oxley reconciliations, which may include Vehicle Stock In Control, Month End Bank Activity, Bank Reconciliation, and Physical Inventory Reconciliation.
Assist with filing and scanning.
Provide administrative support to management, other departments, and employees as needed.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and prepare adjusting journal entries as necessary during month-end close.
Analyze expense variances.
Produce month-end work papers addressing specific financial results and metrics for the monthly financial reporting package.

Desired Qualifications

CDK experience.

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Accounting Specialist at our brand new dealership in Orlando, FL opening December 2026! The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for processing car deals, managing accounting tasks, and providing administrative support to ensure accurate and efficient dealership operations.

What You Will Do:

Review all retail and street purchase deal documentation for accuracy and compliance
Finalize all deals in accounting that meet compliance requirements
Route finalized deals to the title team for processing upon receipt of all funding
Partner with the F&I department to ensure deals are being processed timely and accurately
Submit aftermarket product cancellations to the cancellation team
Perform schedule reviews and reconciliations throughout the month
Assist in the preparation of the weekly asset meetings
Be the point of contact for vendors regarding invoices and payments
Review and process invoices for payment
Complete monthly invoice reviews
Act as a liaison between the store-level business operations group and the Shared Services Center
Support in both internal and external audits by performing research and providing documentation as appropriate
Prepare SOX reconciliations that may include the Vehicle Stock In Control, Month End Bank Activity, Bank Reconciliation, and Physical Inventory Reconciliation
Assist with filing and scanning
Provide administrative support to management, other departments and employees as needed

Month-End Close Process

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and book-adjusting journal entries as necessary
Provide analysis of expense variances
Produce month-end work papers to address specific financial results/metrics to be used as part of the monthly financial reporting package

What We’re Looking For:

1+ years of accounting or back office automotive dealership experience
Understanding of basic accounting principles
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule
Detail-oriented and time-management skills
CDK experience a PLUS
Intermediate excel skills
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

What We Offer:

$20 - $24 per hour based on experience
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance    
401k with 4% company match   
Paid vacation    
Access to leadership and personal development programs
Growth potential    
Casual dress

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Sonic

Diversified automotive retail and service provider

Sonic Automotive operates as a large, diversified automotive retail and service company in the United States, selling vehicles and providing automotive services, parts, and powersports products. It supports the full customer journey—from discovery to purchase to ongoing maintenance—using technology platforms and trained teammates to streamline buying, service scheduling, financing, and parts operations. The company differentiates itself through scale, a broad mix of brands, a wide store network, and ongoing tech-driven improvements that enhance guest experiences across many locations. Its goal is to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America, delivering ownership dreams and happiness to guests and teammates through expanding platforms, programs, and people.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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