Dealership Accounting Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

PTO 80 hours front-loaded on day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Dealership Accounting Coordinator I in Casper, WY (in-person, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm). This role supports in-store accounting leadership and coordinates with the Business Manager, APC, and store operations to ensure accurate cash handling and reconciled schedules.

The position offers compensation with a range, plus total rewards including health plans, PTO, disability coverage, a 401(k), employee stock purchase, and vehicle purchase discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• 1+ years of dealership experience or experience processing car deals

Responsibilities

• Complete daily check and credit card deposit
• Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule
• Coordinate with BM to implement process changes for reconciled cash sales
• Audit car deals for accuracy before sending to APC for processing
• Maintain notes of missing/incorrect items in reports
• Collaborate with variable operations to collect revenue recognition items
• Provide back-up support to F&I managers for document scanning
• Assist in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules
• Cross-train on Title & Registration for back-up support
• Meet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency

Job description

Dealership: L0650 Northwest Finance Center Accounting Processing Centers (APC) | Dealership Accounting Coordinator Caser Lincoln Ford 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 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! The 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.

Location:Casper, WY Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm In-Person

Compensation Range: $17.80- $26.45, with a typical starting range of $20.24 - $26. 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 Do

• Complete daily check and credit card deposit
• Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule
• In coordination with a BM, work with store operations employees on any process related changes that need made to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting schedule
• Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist 2nd line of audit defense prior to deal being sent to APC for processing
• Maintain notes of missing or incorrect items in Booked and Pending report in the Performance Dashboard
• Work closely with variable operations to ensure collection of outstanding revenue recognition and state compliance required items
• Provide back up support to F&I Managers for scanning required documents into Digital Deal Jacket Review for completeness and accuracy all IRS Form 8300s for processing
• Assist BM in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules as assigned
• Cross-train on Title & Registration Specialist role in situations where applicable to provide back up support to other in-store accounting operations functions
• Meet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the Company
• Additional work and tasks as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Quickly assimilates to the needs of the role, while demonstrating the ability to work independently
• Computer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• High school diploma preferred
• 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferred

Total Rewards

• 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

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life.

Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless.

Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!