Dealership Accounting Coordinator

Dealership Accounting Coordinator IThe Dealership Accounting Coordinator (DAC) I is an individual contributor who supports in-store accounting operations leadership and is a key contributor to ensure effective communication and collaboration between Lithia Home Office (LHO), the regional Accounting Processing Center (APC) and store operations.The DAC I generally will report to either a Business Manager (BM) or Accounting Supervisor.Responsibilities (NOTE: In some instances, depending on assigned work function, job duties may emphasize certain elements more than others.)Complete daily check and credit card deposit Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting scheduleIn coordination with a BM, work with store operations employees on any process related changes that need made to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting scheduleAudit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist 2nd line of audit defense prior to deal being sent to APC for processingMaintain notes of missing or incorrect items in Booked and Pending report in the Performance DashboardWork closely with variable operations to ensure collection of outstanding revenue recognition and state compliance required itemsProvide back up support to F&I Managers for scanning required documents into Digital Deal JacketReview for completeness and accuracy all IRS Form 8300s for processingAssist BM in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules as assignedCross-train on Title & Registration Specialist role in situations where applicable to provide back up support to other in-store accounting operations functionsMeet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the CompanyAdditional work and tasks as assignedSkills and QualificationsStrong attention to detailExcellent communication skillsTime managementActive listening skillsCritical thinkingQuickly assimilates to the needs of the role, while demonstrating the ability to work independentlyComputer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web-based applicationsHigh school diploma preferred1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferredWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Pay range $17.86 - $28.04/hrMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsCompetenciesDoes the right thing, takes action and adapts to changeSelf-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows throughBelieves in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve resultsThrives on a team, stays positive, lives our valuesPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 poundsUp to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearingHigh 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.NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, 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.