Chief Accountant / Bookkeeper

Counce, TN | Multi-Location Marine Dealership | Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our privately-owned group of four marine sales and service stores. The position location is Counce, TN. Our fast-growing organization, with approximately 55 employees and annual gross revenues between $30 million and $50 million, requires an experienced, hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

This is not a supervisory role—we are looking for someone who takes pride in doing the work, not just overseeing others. The ideal candidate will bring depth of experience in dealership accounting and back-office financial management, with the ability to consolidate reporting for a corporate-level overview.

Compensation:

Market competitive. Will be based on degree and years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-cycle accounting across multiple store locations, consolidating into a single corporate entity
Cash management and reconciliation of all bank accounts
Floor plan management and reconciliation
Payroll, commissions, HR administration, insurance, 401(k), and employee benefits coordination, all Insurances
State quarterly tax payments and sales tax reporting and fillings
Internal financial reporting and monthly bank reconciliations
Audit preparation and support and inventory reconciliations
Manufacturer, rebates/holdbacks, and warranty receivables management and recovery payments
Accounts payable and general ledger maintenance for all stores

Qualifications:

Preferred: CPA with at least 5 years of experience in marine, RV, or automotive dealership accounting (Lightspeed experience a plus)
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-location financials in companies with $30M+ in annual revenue
Experience with dealership floor plans, warranty programs, and tax reporting
Strong knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance processes
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Why Join Us?

Join a stable, mature, growing company that values hands-on expertise
Work in a team-focused environment without supervisory pressure
Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with dealership experience who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and taking ownership of the financial process, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime

Ability to Commute:

Counce, TN 38326 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Counce, TN 38326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Marine Sales Group, Inc

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