Dealership Accountant II
About The Position
Walnut Creek Subaru is powered by Lithia! 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 the business forward. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: Earning Customers for Life Improving Constantly Taking Personal Ownership Having Fun Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We’d love to have you join us on our journey.
Requirements
- Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of chart of accounts, debits and credits; ability to reconcile statements and resolve variances.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and urgency in transactional processing.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Customer Service Orientation: Positive attitude and commitment to exemplary service.
- Team Collaboration: Works well with others and contributes to team goals.
- Bookkeeping certification, associate’s degree in accounting, or 2 years of relevant experience (required)
- Auto industry or retail/customer service experience (required).
- 18 years or older
- We are a drug-free workplace
Responsibilities
- Audits
- Process car deals into Accounting system
- Perform bank reconciliations daily and monthly
- Post NSF checks, send to UTA if needed
- Reconcile warranty statements to general ledger
- Reconcile Pre-Delivery Inspection receivables
- Reconcile Miscellaneous receivables AR and Cash in Bank schedules
- Oversee cancellations
- Post reserve statements and process chargebacks
- File 8300 forms to the IRS
- Post and reconcile holdback
- Post and reconcile all incentive/rebate monies
- Post all non-parts factory invoices on factory statements
- Coordinate the factory trade reconciliation with AP
- Loaners payoffs
- Provide Stats for specific manufacturers
- Add all notes in Intranet Schedules for month end
- Responsible for overall schedule reconciliation
- Additional responsibilities as requested
Benefits
- 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
- Promotion & advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
