Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

South Central Finance Center • Grapevine, TX

407d

About The Position

The Dealership Accounting Coordinator I (DAC I) is an entry-level position responsible for supporting in-store accounting operations at the South Central Finance Center. This role involves effective communication and collaboration between the Lithia Home Office, the regional Accounting Processing Center, and store operations. The DAC I will assist in various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferred
• Computer literacy with a focus on Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dealership accounting operations
• Familiarity with IRS Form 8300 processing

Responsibilities

• Complete daily check and credit card deposit
• Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule
• Work with store operations employees on process-related changes to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting schedule
• Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist
• 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 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
• Complete additional work and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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