Dealership Accountant I

Lithia & Driveway • Missoula, MT

2d • $21 - $36

About The Position

Dealership Accountant position ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions. This is a hybrid accounting role that manages transactional posting of dealership activities and title processing. Accounting acumen is preferred. High performers will build upon their accounting & financial acumen while also building relationship and influential leadership skills.

Requirements

• Understands concept of Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits.
• Dealership experience, required.
• Entry to mid-level office and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service experience, a plus.
• CDK experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Submission of Service Contracts
• Submission of Warranty Contracts
• Recording of used car purchases
• Request and process lien payoffs
• Accounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc.)
• Posting to Intercompany accounts
• Posting of New & Used Car Deals
• Process Refunds checks, customer referrals checks
• Warranty Cancellations
• Schedule reviews and maintenance (SAR understanding, SPARK Notes)
• Understanding of all Product Payable lines and ability to reconcile Statements
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED