Assistant Controller
Sonic Automotive • Rockville, Maryland • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Company Description
Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.
At Rockville Audi, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Compensation (Salary):
- $75,000 - $90,000 / year
- Depending on experience and qualifications
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Controller in preparing and submitting monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Oversee daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Manage office team members including accounting clerks, receptionists, and cashier staff.
- Review and approve accounting adjustments related to inventory, cost of sales, and expenses.
- Perform month-end closing duties including schedules, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Track and reconcile fixed assets, depreciation, and prepaid expenses monthly.
- Analyze expense trends and provide reporting to leadership.
- Support insurance and workers' comp claim processing as needed.
- Assist with internal and external audit preparation and documentation.
- Provide occasional back-up support for reception or cashiering if needed.
Qualifications
- Must have prior experience as an Office Manager or senior accounting lead in an automotive dealership
- Strong understanding of dealership accounting processes, financial statements, and month-end close
- Hands-on experience with general ledger management, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Proven ability to lead office staff and delegate workflow effectively
- Familiarity with DMS platforms such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or Dealertrack is preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the USA
- Must pass pre-employment screenings including background check, MVR, drug test, and possess a valid driver’s license
Additional Information
Compensation (Salary):
- $75,000 - $90,000 / year
- Depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule:
- FULL TIME
- Sundays Always Off
- 5 days a week / 2 days off
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off that Grows with You
- Sundays Always Off
- Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases
- Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
- Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rentals & Airfare
- Career Growth in a Fortune 500 Company
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines