Vehicle Title & Deal Accounting Coordinator

Dealership & Position

Dealership: L0650 Northwest Finance Center

Accounting Coordinator I / DMV & Title Admin – individual contributor who supports in-store accounting operations leadership and is a key contributor to ensure effective communication and collaboration between Lithia Home Office (LHO) and store operations. The DAC I generally reports to the Accounting Supervisor.

• Review and submit titling/DMV paperwork for accuracy and completion
• Handle vehicle titling and DMV processing
• Review trade‑in documents and ensure compliance
• Track title status and resolve discrepancies with DMV, lenders, or internal teams
• Complete daily check and credit card deposit
• Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule
• Work with store operations employees (in coordination with a BM) on process‑related changes to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting schedule
• Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist
• Provide second line of audit defense prior to deal being sent to APC for processing
• Maintain notes of missing or incorrect items in the Booked and Pending report in the Performance Dashboard
• Work closely with variable operations to ensure collection of outstanding revenue, recognition and state compliance required items
• Provide backup support to F&I Managers for scanning required documents into Digital Deal Jacket
• Review for completeness and accuracy all IRS Form 8300s for processing
• Assist BM in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules as assigned
• Cross‑train on Title & Registration Specialist role in situations where applicable to provide backup support to other in‑store accounting operations functions
• Meet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the Company
• Perform additional work and tasks as assigned

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking
• Quickly assimilates to the needs of the role while demonstrating the ability to work independently
• Computer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web‑based applications
• High school diploma preferred
• 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferred

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
• Self‑motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
• Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
• Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

• Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

• Total Pay Range $16.85 - $26.45;
  Target Pay Range: $21 - $25.50
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug‑free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.