Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

Lithia & Driveway • Corpus Christi, TX

6d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
• We are a drug free workplace.

Responsibilities

• 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

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED