Dealership Accounting Coordinator
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. The DAC I generally will report to either a Business Manager (“BM”) or Accounting Supervisor. Responsibilities (NOTE: In some instances, depending on assigned work function, job duties may emphasize certain elements more than others.) 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
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.
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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
