Mercedes Benz of Seattle Hiring for Automotive Office Manager Job at Edmonds, WA Full Time

At Swickard, we’re passionate about vehicles and committed to providing 100% customer support and satisfaction – that’s where you come in!

Each member of our team is dedicated to providing a superior experience, whether over the phone, face to face, or in a supportive role. Our customers are the reason we’re here. We want to be their favorite place to purchase or lease a vehicle, and we want to be your favorite place to work! If you understand hospitality and are committed to the customer experience we’d like to talk to you! Swickard is changing the way auto dealerships operate and revolutionizing the world of service after the sale. Our culture is transforming the retail automotive industry – and our team just continues to grow!

We’re already in the Top 100 of companies in automotive retail – come find out why!

The Office Manager is responsible for guiding the Sales Contract Administration Team through the dealership’s sales contracting process. This position is responsible for maintaining a centralized team that coordinates all aspects of the vehicle sales process starting from credit application to vehicle funding. In addition, this position develops periodic financial reports that comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Business Administration and at least 5-7 years of experience in a position of similar responsibility within the business office or finance department. He or she must be detail-oriented, good with numbers and proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

**CDK Automotive Experience is Preferred**

Responsibilities:

• Manages & Oversees a team of sales contract administrators
• Ensures vehicle sales contracts conform to specific state and group requirements
• Oversees vendor management and outsourcing
• Works with central accounting for timely and complete financial statements
• Supports sales teams across the enterprise to ensure efficient vehicle funding and processing
• Ensures timely funding for contracts in transit
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of sales and accounting teams

Qualifications:

• College degree in Accounting or Business Administration highly preferred
• Five to seven years of progressive and relevant experience
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Experienced with business applications and accounting software
• Experience with CDK Global and Quickbooks
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
• Able to deal with confidential information appropriately
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong attention to detail and interest inaccuracy
• Highly professional and dependable
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Swickard offers a competitive package – salary and benefits – including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance, optional disability coverage, paid holidays and vacation time, and a 401K plan.

Come join us – be part of an amazing culture that’s transforming the way customers feel about buying or leasing their next vehicle. You’ll be working alongside other talented individuals with the same vision and commitment – together we’ll drive toward a shared goal of giving our customers an exceptional experience. And at Swickard, as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we ensure everyone is welcome and provided an environment to be successful and included. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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