Contract clerk, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk

Dealership: L0605 Southwest Finance Center Accounting Processing Centers (APC) | Contract Clerk 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!

Contract Clerk is a mid-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 Contract Clerk reports to the Business Manager or Accounting Manager.

Location:

Van Nuys, CAMonday - Friday 8am - 5pm In-Person

Target Hiring Range:
At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $21.65 - $31.25 reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be $25.24 - $27.72 determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

• 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
• Posting of New & Used Car Deals
• Recording of wholesale vehicle sales & purchases
• Collection of dealership wholesale & retail AR balances
• Process Refunds checks, customer referrals checks
• Warranty Cancellations RDR, Rebate Reconciliation
• Schedule reviews and maintenance (SAR understanding, SPARK Notes)
• Understanding of all Product Payable lines and ability to reconcile Statements Balance Intercompany for transactions they initiate.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience preferred
• Auto Industry Experience (preferred)
• Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits
• 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 time frames
• Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary resolve variances
• Entry to mid-level office and computer skills

• 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
• L…