Dealership:
L0650 Northwest Finance Center
Lithia & Driveway | Dealership Accountant I
Location: 4001 Brooks Street Missoula, MT 59804
Compensation: Up to $22.
00/hr DOE
Are you detail-oriented with a knack for numbers? Join our team as a Dealership Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the precise and timely recording of dealership transactions.
This traditional accounting position involves managing the transactional posting of dealership activities, requiring strong accounting acumen.
High performers will have the opportunity to enhance their accounting and financial skills while developing relationship-building and influential leadership capabilities.
This sets the stage for advancement towards roles such as Accounting Manager or Business Manager, especially when coupled with automotive and business acumen.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey in finance within the automotive industry, apply now!
As a Dealership Accountant, you'll be responsible for:
Submitting Service Contracts and Warranty Contracts
Managing new car purchases and Dealer trades
Recording used car purchases accurately
Handling requests and processing lien payoffs
Processing cash receipts promptly
Conducting regional check runs
Managing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payments
Reconciling FTC accounts
Accounting for manufacturer monies including parts, warranty, incentives, and miscellaneous funds
Posting to Intercompany accounts
To excel in this role, you'll need:
A team player mindset with a focus on exemplary customer service
Strong critical thinking and time management skills
Attention to detail and a sense of urgency in tasks
Excellent written and oral communication abilities
Active listening skills to understand and address customer needs effectively
A positive attitude towards customer service
Self-leadership skills, taking responsibility and initiative to meet deliverables
Basic Accounting knowledge including familiarity with COA, debits, and credits
Ability to quickly analyze and resolve variances
Entry to mid-level proficiency in office and computer skills
High School Diploma (required)
Preferred experience in the auto industry, retail sales, or customer service
We offer best in class industry 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
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles.
We are a drug free workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.