Dealership Accountant I

Northwest Finance Center; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

PTO: 80 hours

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle purchase discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Anchorage Chevrolet, powered by Lithia & Driveway, seeks an entry-level Dealership Accountant I to ensure accurate recording of dealership transactions. You will post transactional activities, support service and warranty contract processing, and build accounting acumen in a collaborative team environment.

The role is based in Anchorage, Alaska, with typical hours Mon–Fri in-person. Compensation ranges from $17.80 to $26.45 per hour, starting around $22–$25.25/hr, depending on experience and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Familiarity with COA, debits and credits.
• Auto industry experience is preferred.
• Retail sales or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submit service and warranty contracts.
• Process new car purchases and dealer trades.
• Record used car purchases and lien payoffs.
• Process cash receipts and vendor invoices.
• Handle FTC reconciliations and intercompany postings.

Skills

Basic accounting

COA

Debits and credits

Time management

Active listening

Team player

Independence

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance CenterAccounting Processing Centers (APC) | Dealership Accountant IAnchorage Chevrolet 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!Dealership Accountant I is an entry level position that ensures 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.Location: Anchorage, AlaskaIn-person Monday - FridayCompensation Range: $17.80 - $26.45, with a typical starting range of $22/hr - $25.25/hr. 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.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 accountsOther duties as assignedWhat You'll BringThe following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.Effective time managerActive 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 and independant, accepts responsibility to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframesUnderstands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and creditsCan quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variancesHigh School Diploma (required)Auto Industry Experience (preferred)Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)Physical 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).Total RewardsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive 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.