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.
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 filings
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
Marine Sales Group, Inc. unites top retail dealerships on the intracoastal waterways and lakes of North America providing them with enhanced inventory and better buying power for customers.
Our Mission is to provide our markets with a level of quality and commitment never seen before in the marine industry. Each of our locations is the largest retailers of boats, personal watercraft, marine accessories, and service in their territories. We work together to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing professional, courteous staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and premier boat lines. Our continuous goal is to increase both the quality and quantity of our customers’ leisure time and in the process, make them part of the Marine Sales boating family.