Dealership Accountant I

Lithia & Driveway•Freehold, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Dealership Accountant I is an entry-level, traditional accounting role responsible for timely, accurate, and consistent recording of dealership transactions. The position manages transactional posting of dealership activities and requires accounting acumen. High performers can develop their accounting and financial acumen as well as relationship-building and influential leadership skills, supporting a potential path to Accounting Manager or, with automotive and business acumen, Business Manager. The position reports to the Business Manager or Accounting Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Be 18 years or older.
Possess an acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Pass a criminal history background check before beginning employment.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Be a team player focused on exemplary customer service.
Demonstrate critical thinking and effective time management.
Have strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate active listening, including attending to others' words and body language, understanding their points, and asking questions as appropriate.
Have a positive customer service attitude.
Take responsibility and initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes.
Understand basic accounting, including charts of accounts, debits, and credits.
Be able to quickly review, research, and, when necessary, resolve variances.
Have entry- to mid-level office and computer skills.
Demonstrate integrity, work ethic, teamwork, and team-building behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience.
Retail sales and/or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Submit service contracts.
Submit warranty contracts.
Process new car purchases and dealer trades.
Record used car purchases.
Request and process lien payoffs.
Process cash receipts.
Conduct regional check runs.
Process and pay vendor invoices.
Reconcile FTC.
Account for manufacturer monies, including parts, warranty, incentives, and miscellaneous items.
Post to intercompany accounts.
Perform other duties as assigned.