Accountant
Backstory of CURATED
Founded in 2015 by John Temerian and Jordi Ricart, CURATED specializes in Vintage Blue Chip Automobiles, specifically low-production cars built between the 1970s and the early 2000s.
Passionately believing the automobile is a viable and consistent alternative investment asset class, and betting on this specific era of iconic supercars, we continue to pave the way for the next generation of collectors.
Through careful sourcing, storytelling, and restoration, CURATED has built a reputation as the world’s premier dealership for vintage supercars. Behind the scenes, disciplined financial operations and strong accounting controls are critical to supporting vehicle sales, restoration projects, technician labor, parts inventory, and commission-based compensation.
Job Summary
The Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for CURATED’s dealership and restoration-focused body shop. This role is responsible for maintaining transaction accuracy, managing reconciliations, supporting inventory and work-order accounting, and ensuring timely and accurate month-end close processes.
The ideal candidate has direct experience in automotive dealerships, collision centers, or repair shops and understands the operational accounting mechanics behind labor posting, parts inventory, sublet work, and commission structures. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role within a specialized, high-value automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Dealership & Shop Accounting
- Manage repair orders, parts inventory postings, labor allocation, and shop-related accounting processes.
- Ensure accurate recording of technician labor, sublet work, and commission-based compensation.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Maintain accurate parts inventory records and monitor cost-of-sales allocations.
- Track work-in-progress (WIP) and ensure proper costing of vehicle and repair operations.
Transaction Processing & Reconciliation
- Post and classify invoices, vendor bills, and operational expenses in QuickBooks.
- Perform regular bank, credit card, and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Month-End Close & Reporting
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare financial summaries and internal reports as requested by leadership.
- Maintain organized documentation for audit readiness and financial review.
Financial Controls & Operational Coordination
- Maintain disciplined documentation and internal controls across accounting functions.
- Work closely with vendors, operations, and administrative teams to ensure smooth financial workflows.
- Support leadership with accurate financial data to inform operational decisions.
Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within automotive dealerships, repair shops, or collision centers.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, including invoice posting, inventory management, billing, and reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of parts inventory, WIP accounting, labor posting, and cost-of-sales mechanics.
- High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- English required; Spanish preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunity to work within a specialized, high-value automotive business with direct impact on operational performance.
