Dealership Accountant I

Dealership: L0642 North Central Finance Center Lithia and Driveway | Dealership Accountant Location: Audi St. Paul Maplewood, MN Compensation Range: $16.85-26.46 an hour. The anticipated starting pay for this role is $19.00-25.00+. Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws. Accounting Operations | Dealership Accountant Audi St. Paul is powered by Lithia! Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, with nearly 450 dealerships across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Our Dealership Accounting teams are essential partners in our success, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial operations. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, we offer the tools and support you need to build a rewarding accounting career. Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives our goal of Auto Done Easy! What You'll Do Process Daily Transactions: Handle daily check and credit card deposits and assist with reconciling the cash sales accounting schedule. Audit Car Deals: Review deals for accuracy and completeness using the Deal Checklist before submission to the Accounting Processing Center. Report Issues: Maintain notes on missing or incorrect items in the Booked and Pending report and support compliance tracking. Support Documentation and Compliance: Scan documents into the Digital Deal Jacket and review IRS Form 8300s for accuracy. Collaborate with Store Operations: Work with store teams and Business Managers to implement process changes and ensure revenue recognition. Assist with Accounting Schedules: Help maintain reconciled accounting schedules as assigned by the Business Manager. Cross-Train and Provide Backup: Learn the Title & Registration Specialist role to support other accounting functions when needed. What You'll Bring Accuracy in auditing and processing financial documents. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. Tech Proficiency: Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and web-based applications. We prefer experience of 1+ years in a dealership environment or experience processing car deals. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including: Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1 Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs For a more detailed view, visit: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.