Dealership Accounting Coordinator

Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

The Dealership Accounting Coordinator (“DAC”) I is an 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”), the regional Accounting Processing Center (“APC”) and store operations.

The DAC I generally will report to either a Business Manager (“BM”) or Accounting Supervisor.

Responsibilities (NOTE:  In some instances, depending on assigned work function, job duties may emphasize certain elements more than others.)

• Complete daily check and credit card deposit
  • Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule
  • In coordination with a BM, work with store operations employees on any process related changes that need made to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting schedule  
• Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist
  • 2nd line of audit defense prior to deal being sent to APC for processing
  • Maintain notes of missing or incorrect items in 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 back up 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 back up support to other in-store accounting operations functions
• Meet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the Company
• Additional work and tasks as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• 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

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

• Pay range $17.86 - $28.04/hr  
• 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  

Competencies

• 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

Physical Demands

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.*

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

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.

NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, 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.