Automotive Office Manager

Office Manager – Sport Durst Automotive of Durham

Durham, NC

Join a fast-paced, customer-focused dealership team and help keep our daily operations running smoothly.

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Office Manager to work together with Controller to oversee administrative and accounting support functions in a multi-franchise dealership. This role is central to maintaining accurate records, supporting department leaders, assisting accounting personnel and customers, and ensuring the office operates efficiently and professionally. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information, and working in a deadline-driven dealership environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily dealership office operations and maintain an organized, professional work environment.
  
• Support accounting processes, including deal posting, deposits, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end documentation.
  
• Coordinate title and registration department to ensure any related documentation is in accordance with dealership procedures and applicable requirements.
  
• Prepare reports, track deadlines, and communicate follow-up items to department managers.
  
• Respond professionally to customer, vendor and vendors questions and route issues to the appropriate team member.
  
• Safeguard confidential business information.
  
• Help develop and maintain efficient office procedures and internal controls.
  
• Provide administrative support to dealership leadership and assist with special projects as needed.
  

Qualifications

• Prior office management, dealership administration, bookkeeping, or automotive accounting experience required.
  
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CDK system is a plus.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
  
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting or business education is a plus.
  

What Success Looks Like

You keep information accurate, anticipate office needs, communicate clearly, and bring consistency to dealership processes. You are approachable and service-minded while maintaining high standards for accountability, confidentiality, and compliance.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé or a brief summary of your relevant experience to Indeed or directly to

ally.carnes@sportdurst.com

.  Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

 

Sport Durst Automotive is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.