Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

Pfaff Harley-Davidson; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway in Sterling, VA is hiring a Dealership Accounting Coordinator I to manage daily transactions, deposits, and reconciliation support. You will audit car deals for accuracy, track issues, and collaborate with store operations to implement process improvements.

The role includes maintaining accounting schedules and cross-training for other functions. Qualified candidates have at least a high school diploma and 1+ years in a dealership setting or experience with car deals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 1+ years in a dealership environment or experience processing car deals preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documents.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Process daily transactions including deposits and reconciliation assistance.
• Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness using deal checklists.
• Track issues in reports and support compliance tracking.
• Collaborate with store operations to implement process changes.
• Assist with accounting schedules and maintain reconciled schedules.
• Cross-train to support Title & Registration Specialist role.
• Meet performance standards for accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Tech Proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dealership: Dealership Accounting Coordinator I Location: Sterling, VA 20166 Employment Type: Full-time 8-5 Monday through Friday

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway 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 the business forward. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: Earning Customers for Life Improving Constantly Taking Personal Ownership Having Fun Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We’d love to have you join us on our journey.

What You’ll Do:

• Process Daily Transactions: Handle daily check and credit card deposits and assist with reconciling the cash sales accounting schedule.


• Audit Car Deals: Review deals for accuracy and completeness using the Deal Checklist before submission to the Accounting Processing Center.


• Track and Report Issues: Maintain notes on missing or incorrect items in the Booked and Pending report and support compliance tracking.


• Collaborate with Store Operations: Work with store teams and Business Managers to implement process changes and ensure revenue recognition.


• Assist with Accounting Schedules: Help maintain reconciled accounting schedules as assigned by the Business Manager.


• Cross-Train and Provide Backup: Learn the Title & Registration Specialist role to support other accounting functions when needed.


• Meet Performance Standards: Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in all assigned tasks.

What You’ll Bring:

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in auditing and processing financial documents.


• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.


• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently.


• Critical Thinking: Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.


• Active Listening: Understanding and responding effectively to team needs.


• Tech Proficiency: Comfortable using Microsoft Office and web-based applications.


• Education: High school diploma preferred.


• Experience: 1+ years in a dealership environment or experience processing car deals is preferred.

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits: The full hourly range for this position is $16.85-26.46 an hour. The anticipated starting pay for this role is $19.00-23.00+, based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans


• Paid Holidays & PTO


• Short and Long-Term Disability


• Paid Life Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Vehicle Purchase Discounts


• Wellness Programs

Qualifications: Prior automotive experience preferred but not required. High School graduate or equivalent required 18 years or older 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.

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!