Internal Auditor - Dealership

Sames Automotive Group | Remote

Sames Automotive Group is looking for a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Internal Auditor to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting, audit, or automotive professional who enjoys identifying opportunities, solving problems, and helping organizations operate more effectively.

As an Internal Auditor, you will play a critical role in protecting company assets, strengthening internal controls, identifying risk, and ensuring our dealerships are operating consistently and in compliance with company, manufacturer, and regulatory requirements.

This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working independently, managing their own schedule, digging into financial and operational data, and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute annual audit plans based on financial, operational, and compliance risks across multiple dealership locations.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, inventory, and process audits.
• Review general ledger transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, and financial reporting for accuracy.
• Identify unusual transactions, posting errors, duplicate transactions, unauthorized changes, and potential control weaknesses.
• Review bank activity and statements for potential fraud or unusual activity.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to reduce financial and operational risk.
• Audit dealership processes across Sales, Service, Parts, F&I, Accounting, and Human Resources.
• Review vehicle sales documentation, deal jackets, buyer's guides, manufacturer disclosures, and other required documentation for compliance.
• Audit Service Department processes including open repair orders, policy charge-offs, cash transactions, warranty activity, and documentation.
• Perform Parts inventory audits, including random bin checks, inventory adjustments, and open ticket reviews.
• Review Accounts Payable processes to ensure proper supporting documentation, approvals, receipts, and signatures are maintained.
• Review payroll and HR-related controls, including direct deposit changes, benefit deductions, 401(k) activity, and employee records.
• Evaluate DMS access, reporting, data integrity, and segregation of duties.
• Conduct physical inventory audits and reconcile new, used, and wholesale vehicle inventory.
• Monitor manufacturer program compliance and identify potential chargebacks, penalties, or financial exposure.
• Investigate suspected fraud, theft, policy violations, or other irregularities as directed by leadership.
• Prepare clear audit reports outlining findings, risks, financial impact, and recommended corrective actions.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership, General Managers, Controllers, and other management personnel.
• Follow up on corrective actions and monitor whether identified issues have been resolved.
• Provide training and guidance to dealership personnel regarding audit findings, internal controls, and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial, employee, customer, and business information.
• Stay current on automotive dealership practices, manufacturer requirements, regulatory changes, and internal audit best practices.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, dealership accounting, compliance, or a related field.
• Automotive dealership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and determine root causes.
• Experience reviewing financial and operational processes for compliance and risk.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong computer proficiency.
• Experience with Dealer Management Systems such as PBS, CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or Dealertrack preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to communicate audit findings professionally and work collaboratively with dealership leadership.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to dealership locations as needed.

Remote Work

This position is designed for a remote work environment, providing the flexibility to work independently while remaining highly connected to dealership and corporate leadership.

The successful candidate must be comfortable managing their workload, conducting virtual meetings, reviewing electronic records, preparing reports, and communicating with multiple dealership locations remotely.

Travel to dealership locations may be required periodically for physical inventory counts, onsite audits, investigations, process reviews, and other business needs.

Why Join Sames Automotive Group?

At Sames Automotive Group, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a family-owned automotive group, we are committed to creating opportunities for our employees to grow, develop their careers, and make a meaningful impact on our organization.

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with dealership and corporate leadership while gaining exposure to virtually every area of automotive retail operations.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Vehicle/Dealership Benefits
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Family-Owned Company Culture
• Remote Work Flexibility

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply find problems—they find solutions.

You should be naturally curious, comfortable asking questions, and willing to dig deeper when something doesn't look right. You know that effective auditing isn't just about identifying mistakes; it's about understanding why they happened, reducing risk, improving processes, and helping our dealerships succeed.

If you're an experienced auditor, accountant, or dealership professional looking for a remote opportunity with a growing automotive organization where your work will have a direct impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Sames Automotive Group and help us protect what we've built while helping us build what's next.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of professional experience in internal auditing, public accounting, dealership accounting, compliance, or a closely related field?
• Do you have experience reviewing financial records, general ledger activity, reconciliations, or internal controls?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable analyzing financial and operational data?
• Are you motivated to independently work in a remote environment while managing multiple audits, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Auditor: 10 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Laredo, TX 78040

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000