Dealership Accountant I

Dealership Accountant IDealership Accountant I is an entry 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 ManagerThe Dealership Accountant I reports to the Business Manager or Accounting Manager.Position OverviewArea of ResponsibilitySubmission 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 accountsOther duties as assignedAdditional QualificationsThe following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.A critical thinker and effective time manager.Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.Excellent 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 timeframesUnderstands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and creditsAbility to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variancesEntry to mid-level office and computer skillsHigh School Diploma (required)Auto Industry Experience (preferred)Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)Proficiency StandardsIntegrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of othersWork Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gainTeam Player - Supports the overall efforts of the team to accomplish departmental and Company goals and objectivesTeam Builder - Acts as a role model within the department in all facets of assigned job duties, while effectively providing feedback to team members and earning respect as a leaderPhysical Demands & Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 poundsWorking Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipmentLithia Hiring RequirementsHigh school graduate or equivalent.18 years or olderPossess an acceptable driving record and valid driver's license in state of residenceA criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employmentClear pre-employment drug screenNOTE: This job description applies only to the specific employing entity and location of an individual's employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).