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