Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

Lithia & Driveway; Sterling Township (PA); On-site; USD 23,212 - 36,451; 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 is hiring a Dealership Accounting Coordinator I to support daily financial processing at our Sterling, VA location. You will handle deposits, assist with reconciliations, and ensure revenue recognition with Store Operations.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment. Full-time hours and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in a dealership environment or ability to process car deals preferred.
• Prior automotive experience preferred but not required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Process daily transactions including deposits for cash and credit cards.
• Audit car deals for accuracy using the Deal Checklist.
• Maintain notes and support compliance tracking.
• Collaborate with store operations to implement process changes.
• Help maintain reconciled accounting schedules.
• Cross-train to support other accounting functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Active listening

Tech proficiency

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

Location: Sterling, VA 20166

Employment Type: Full-time 8-5 Monday through Friday

Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives the business forward.

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.
• Must be 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.