Dealership Accountant

Dealership: L0650 Northwest Finance Center Accounting Processing Centers (APC) |Dealership Accountant I 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 leadership skills.

This will serve them well on a path to an Accounting Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business experience on the path to a Business Manager. The Dealership Accountant I reports to the Business Manager or Accounting Manager.

Location:

Roseville, CA Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Compensation Range: $35,000 - $55,000, 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.

• 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

• 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

• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• Strong 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.
• Accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable time frames.
• Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits.
• 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).
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace.

• 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
• Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at to

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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!