Automotive Office Manager

Automotive Office Manager

Location: Oakes KIA | Olathe, KS Schedule: Full-Time Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 based off experience

About the Role

Oakes Auto Group is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Office Manager / Senior Accountant to oversee dealership-level accounting operations and support the financial health of the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing office staff, maintaining clean schedules, and facilitating the month-end close process in a fast-paced dealership environment. Established in 2010, Oakes Auto Group is family-owned and locally operated, with a culture built around stability, growth, and long-term career development.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Career growth across multiple stores
• Locally owned and operated
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily accounting operations including daily bank reconciliations, floorplan reconciliations, and financial reporting responsibilities
• Facilitate and execute month-end close processes with a goal of closing the month within four business days
• Manage and support office staff while helping maintain organized schedules and operational consistency
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, sales tax filings, and other accounting functions tied to dealership operations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support operational continuity across stores

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a highly organized and analytical accounting professional who can confidently manage dealership accounting operations while supporting a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate brings consistency, reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a deadline-driven setting.

What Makes YOU a Good Fit?

• You thrive in structured environments where accuracy and accountability matter
• You are dependable, organized, and solution-focused
• You can confidently manage day-to-day accounting operations while supporting a team
• You work well independently but also communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers
• You can adapt quickly, stay organized during busy periods, and maintain professionalism under pressure

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a standard background check
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge preferred
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred
• Experience with sales tax filings and financial reporting preferred
• Automotive experience is helpful but not required
• Tekion DMS and Google Workspace experience is a plus

About Oakes Auto Group

Oakes Auto Group is a locally owned and rapidly growing dealership group serving the Kansas City metro. We take pride in creating a workplace that feels supportive, grounded, and people-first. Our teams across North Kansas City, Olathe, and Kansas City operate with a shared focus on teamwork, personal growth, and doing right by our customers and our community.

We invest heavily in training, development, and internal promotion because we want our people to build long-term careers here, not just hold short-term jobs. Our stores value open communication, accountability, and a winning attitude, and we genuinely celebrate our employees' successes and milestones.

Beyond the walls of our dealerships, we stay active in the community through local partnerships, volunteer opportunities, charity drives, and events that bring people together. We're proud to represent a brand that is known for its culture, its commitment to service, and its belief that great people create great experiences.

If you're looking for a workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and make an impact, Oakes Auto Group is a place where you can build your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.