Controller – Kelleher Motor Company, Ford Dealership – Ellensburg, WA
If you're an experienced Controller or Office Manager looking for a change, we should talk.
Kelleher Motor Company, a new car Ford franchise dealer serving Ellensburg and the surrounding Eastern Washington communities, is looking for an experienced controller to join our team.
About the Role
We're a small-town Ford dealership with a big commitment to our community and our customers. We need a detail-oriented, dependable controller who can keep our back office running smoothly and accurately.
Two requirements are non-negotiable:
Previous experience with Reynolds & Reynolds DMS
Previous experience with dealership vehicle billing (new/used deal billing, titling, and posting)
Compensation
$7,000 – $8,000 per month, depending on experience.
Why Ellensburg?
200–300 sunny days a year — enjoy a mild, dry climate instead of gray skies and gridlock
Surrounded by the outdoors — hiking, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, and river access in the Kittitas Valley and Cascade foothills are minutes from town, not hours
Lower cost of living — your salary goes a lot further here than it would in Seattle, Portland, or Spokane; more house, more land, less traffic
Real small-town living — short commutes, friendly neighbors, and a genuine sense of community
Central location — easy access via I-90 to both the Puget Sound region and Central/Eastern Washington when you want a city day trip
If you're tired of long commutes, high housing costs, and big-city hustle, Ellensburg offers a lifestyle change worth making — without sacrificing a serious career.
Responsibilities
Bill new and used vehicle deals accurately and in a timely manner
Manage day-to-day accounting and office operations using Reynolds & Reynolds
Process deal files, titling, and DMV paperwork accurately and on schedule
Process payroll accurately and on schedule
Prepare and review monthly financial statements for the general manager/dealer principal/Ford
Ensure compliance with state and Ford Motor Company reporting requirements
Assist with Ford warranty and incentive claim documentation as needed
Supervise and support office/administrative staff
Maintain accurate records for factory audits and floor plan reporting
Work closely with sales, service, and parts departments to keep paperwork flowing
Handle bank deposits, reconciliations, flooring, quarterly taxes and related recordkeeping
Qualifications
Required: Prior experience using Reynolds & Reynolds DMS in a dealership setting
Required: Prior experience of billing new and used vehicle deals in a dealership setting
3+ years of dealership office/accounting experience preferred
Ford dealership experience a plus (familiarity with FMC systems, warranty schedules, and factory reporting)
Strong understanding of dealership accounting principles (deal posting, schedules, reconciliations)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Trustworthy with confidential financial information
Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
What We Offer
$7,000 – $8,000 per month, based on experience
Benefits — health/ 401k, PTO.
A stable, family-oriented work environment in a close-knit community
A lifestyle upgrade most metro-area jobs can't match
To Apply
Please send your resume, along with a brief note about your Reynolds & Reynolds and vehicle billing experience, to [email protected]
Pay: $7,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Reynolds & Reynolds DMS: 2 years (Preferred)
- Vehicle Billing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
