What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Office Manager position at Summit Automotive Partners?
Are you a detail-driven automotive accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career? Summit Automotive Partners is seeking a skilled Automotive Office Manager to support our growing dealership operations in the Denver Metro area. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring accurate financial processes and efficient day-to-day back-office operations.
What We Offer:
Summit Automotive Partners is built on the belief that strength lies in our differences. Our culture celebrates Humility, Integrity, and Passion—and we live by our brand promise: The Power of Yes.
We empower our teams to say "yes" to opportunity, to innovation, and to providing customers with an outstanding, stress-free experience across sales, service, and parts.
Summit Automotive Partners is a privately held management group headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, operating dealerships across Colorado, New England, and Wyoming.
EEOC Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
ADA Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation -$75,000–$90,000 annually (based on experience & qualifications)
- Paid time off beginning on day one of employment
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Health & Wellness reimbursement
- Employee discounts across Summit Automotive Partners locations
- A people-focused culture that values development, recognition, and growth
- Support the Corporate Controller in all aspects of dealership accounting operations
- Oversee daily accounting functions, including AR/AP, general ledger entries, and schedule reconciliations
- Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen process efficiency
- Serve as a key contributor to the overall success and performance of the Business Office
- Manage sales license applications, renewals, and compliance documentation
- Support Payroll with payroll reports and timekeeping as requested
- Prepare and submit sales tax returns and ensure timely, accurate filings
- 2 years of automotive accounting experience (Senior Accountant or Office Manager level preferred)
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead, coach, support, and develop staff as needed
- Proficiency with Dealertrack, or comparable dealership management systems
- Advanced Excel
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to drive improvements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments
- 2 years of automotive accounting experience (Senior Accountant or Office Manager level preferred)
- Valid driver's license with a favorable Motor Vehicle Record
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances
- Authorized to work in the United States
Summit Automotive Partners is built on the belief that strength lies in our differences. Our culture celebrates Humility, Integrity, and Passion—and we live by our brand promise: The Power of Yes.
We empower our teams to say "yes" to opportunity, to innovation, and to providing customers with an outstanding, stress-free experience across sales, service, and parts.
Summit Automotive Partners is a privately held management group headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, operating dealerships across Colorado, New England, and Wyoming.
EEOC Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
ADA Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with those requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000