Job Description

Office Manager – Automotive Dealership

Honda of Bridgewater | Bridgewater, NJ

Honda of Bridgewater is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead our dealership accounting and administrative operations. This is not an entry-level office management position. We are looking for a professional with 3–5 years of recent automotive dealership office management experience who understands the day-to-day operations of a franchised dealership and can seamlessly oversee the accounting office while supporting executive management.

The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of dealership accounting, sales and finance processes, manufacturer requirements, and the terminology used throughout an automotive dealership. They must be comfortable working with every department-including Sales, Finance, Service, Parts, and Executive Management-to ensure the dealership operates efficiently and maintains accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the dealership accounting office.


• Supervise and mentor office personnel while fostering a professional, team-oriented work environment.


• Ensure accurate and timely posting of new and used vehicle deals.


• Oversee funding, Contracts in Transit (CIT), deal postings, contract cancellations, and unwind transactions.


• Review deal jackets for completeness, compliance, and accounting accuracy.


• Manage customer and lender payoffs, refunds, warranty cancellations, GAP cancellations, service contract cancellations, and ancillary product cancellations.


• Reconcile bank accounts, floorplan accounts, manufacturer receivables, and accounting schedules.


• Monitor and resolve aged receivable and payable schedules.


• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.


• Assist in preparing financial statements and maintaining compliance with dealership accounting standards.


• Ensure compliance with manufacturer policies, state regulations, and dealership procedures.


• Work closely with dealership leadership to improve office efficiency and accounting processes.


• Serve as a resource for Sales, Finance, and Service departments regarding dealership accounting procedures.


• Perform additional accounting, administrative, and operational duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of recent automotive dealership office management or dealership accounting management experience is required.


• Automotive dealership experience is mandatory. Candidates without dealership experience will not be considered.


• Strong understanding of the complete dealership sales cycle, including:




• Vehicle deal processing


• Funding


• Contracts in Transit (CIT)


• Floorplan accounting


• Deal jackets


• Customer and lender payoffs


• Title and registration processes


• Warranty and product cancellations


• Manufacturer receivables


• Month-end closing procedures


• Financial statement preparation


• Accounting schedules and reconciliations


• Familiarity with dealership terminology and the day-to-day operations of a franchised automotive dealership.


• Experience using CDK is strongly preferred. Experience with other dealership management systems such as Reynolds & Reynolds or Dealertrack is also valuable.


• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.


• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.


• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the dealership.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k).


• Paid vacation and holidays.


• Employee vehicle purchase program.


• Stable, growing dealership with opportunities for advancement.


• Professional, collaborative work environment.

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced automotive dealership Office Manager who understands the inner workings of a dealership-not just general bookkeeping-we encourage you to apply.

We're looking for someone who already speaks the language of the automotive industry, understands dealership operations from deal posting through month-end financials, and can confidently lead our accounting office from day one.

Apply today to become part of the Honda of Bridgewater team!

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