Contract Clerk

Contract ClerkLithia & 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 in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives our goal of Auto Done Easy!Contract Clerk is a mid-level position that ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions. This is a traditional accounting role that manages transactional posting of dealership activities. Accounting acumen is required. High performers will build upon their accounting & financial acumen while also building relationship and influential leadership skills. This will serve them well on a path to an Accounting Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business acumen on the path to a Business Manager.Location: Van Nuys, CAMonday - Friday 8am - 5pmIn-PersonTarget Hiring Range:At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $21.65 - $31.25 reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be $25.24 - $27.72 determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.What You'll DoSubmission of Service ContractsSubmission of Warranty ContractsNew car purchases and Dealer tradesRecording of used car purchasesRequest and process lien payoffsProcessing of cash receiptsRegional check runsProcessing and payment of vendor invoicesFTC reconciliationAccounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc.)Posting to Intercompany accountsPosting of New & Used Car DealsRecording of wholesale vehicle sales & purchasesCollection of dealership wholesale & retail AR balancesProcess Refunds checks, customer referrals checksWarranty CancellationsRDR, Rebate ReconciliationSchedule reviews and maintenance (SAR understanding, SPARK Notes)Understanding of all Product Payable lines and ability to reconcile StatementsBalance Intercompany for transactions they initiate.Other duties as assignedWhat You'll BringBookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience preferredAuto Industry Experience (preferred)Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and creditsExcellent communication skills both written and oralActive Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriatePositive customer service attitudeEmpowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframesAbility to quickly review, research and if necessary resolve variancesEntry to mid-level office and computer skillsTotal RewardsCompetitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid HolidaysPTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1Short and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.comHigh 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.