Dealership Accountant

Lithia & Driveway • Wasilla, AK • 2d ago

Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance Center

Dealership Accountant I

Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Wasilla is powered by Lithia! Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, with nearly 450 dealerships across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Our Dealership Accounting teams are essential partners in our success, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial operations. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, we offer the tools and support you need to build a rewarding accounting career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives our goal of Auto Done Easy!

Dealership Accountant I is an entry level position that ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions. This is a traditional accounting role that manages transactional posting of dealership activities. Accounting acumen is required. High performers will build upon their accounting & financial acumen while also building relationship and influential leadership skills. This will serve them well on a path to an Accounting Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business acumen on the path to a Business Manager

The Dealership Accountant I reports to the Business Manager or Accounting Manager.

Compensation Range: $17.80 - $26.45/hr with a typical starting range of $18-$25/hr . Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

What You'll Do

Submission of Service Contracts

Submission of Warranty Contracts

New car purchases and Dealer trades

Recording of used car purchases

Request and process lien payoffs

Processing of cash receipts

Regional check runs

Processing and payment of vendor invoices

FTC reconciliation

Accounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc)

Posting to Intercompany accounts

Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.

A critical thinker and effective time manager.

Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.

Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Active Listening - give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate

Positive customer service attitude

Empowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes

Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits

Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variances

Entry to mid-level office and computer skills

High School Diploma (required)

Auto Industry Experience (preferred)

Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)

Proficiency Standards

Integrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of others

Work Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gain

Team Player - Supports the overall efforts of the team to accomplish departmental and Company goals and objectives

Team Builder - Acts as a role model within the department in all facets of assigned job duties, while effectively providing feedback to team members and earning respect as a leader

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays

PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

For a more detailed view, visit: https://totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com/

Lithia Hiring Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.

18 years or older

Possess an acceptable driving record and valid driver's license in state of residence

A criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employment

Clear pre-employment drug screen

NOTE: This job description applies only to the specific employing entity and location of an individual's employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

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