Dealership Accountant

Dealership:

L0650 Northwest Finance Center Accounting Processing Centers (APC) | Dealership Accountant IAnchorage Chevrolet 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. 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 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.

Location:

Anchorage, Alaska In-person Monday - Friday Compensation Range: $17.80 - $26.45, with a typical starting range of $22/hr - $25.25/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

What You'll Bring 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.

Effective time manager

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 and in dependant, accepts responsibility to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable time frames

Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits

Can quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variances

High School Diploma (required)
Auto Industry Experience (preferred)
Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
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

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 residenceA criminal history background check will…