Dealership Accountant II

Lithia & Driveway • San Francisco, CA

12d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Dealership Accountant II is a mid-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 influential leadership skills. This will serve them well on a path to an Accounting Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business acumen on the path to a Business Manager.

Requirements

• Bookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience (preferred)
• Auto Industry Experience (required)
• Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
• CDK software experience, a plus
• Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits
• Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary resolve variances
• Entry to mid-level office and computer skills
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• A critical thinker and effective time manager.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent 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
• Positive customer service attitude
• Empowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes
• Integrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of others
• Work Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gain
• Team Player - Supports the overall efforts of the team to accomplish departmental and Company goals and objectives
• Team Builder - Acts as a role model within the department in all facets of assigned job duties, while effectively providing feedback to team members and earning respect as a leader
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

Nice To Haves

• Bookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience (preferred)
• Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
• CDK software experience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Audit all car deals for Lithia and CA compliance
• Request and process lien payoffs
• Processing of cash receipts
• Process loaner car retirements, flooring payoffs and stock ins
• Process loaner car stock ins and flooring requests
• Accounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc.)
• Posting to Intercompany accounts
• Posting of New & Used Car Deals
• Recording of wholesale vehicle sales & purchases, lease buyouts
• Process Refunds checks, customer referrals checks and broker checks
• RDR, Rebate Reconciliation
• Finance Reserve Reconciliation
• Schedule reviews and maintenance (SAR understanding, SPARK Notes)
• Process Journal Vouchers
• Understanding of all Product Payable lines and ability to reconcile Statements
• Understanding of accounts receivable
• Balance Intercompany transactions (ARAP)
• Month End close duties and month end checklist
• Month End duties (balance sheet and MIS review)
• Payroll processing in coordination with corporate payroll partners
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED