Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

L0642 North Central Finance Center; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway in Troy, MI seeks an on-site Dealership Accountant I to support daily deposits, reconciliations, and revenue recognition. Reporting to the Business Manager, you’ll collaborate with store teams and our Accounting Processing Center in a full-time, Monday–Friday role.

Requirements include 1+ year dealership exposure or car-deal experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 18+ years old.
• Preference for 1+ years in a dealership environment or familiarity with car deals.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily check and credit card deposits and assist with reconciling the cash sales accounting schedule.
• Review deals for accuracy and completeness using the Deal Checklist before submission to the Accounting Processing Center.
• Maintain notes on missing or incorrect items and support compliance tracking.
• Work with store teams and Business Managers to implement process changes and ensure revenue recognition.
• Help maintain reconciled accounting schedules as assigned by the Business Manager.
• Learn the Title & Registration Specialist role to support other accounting responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Dealership experience

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dealership: L0642 North Central Finance Center Accounting Processing Centers (APC) | Dealership Accountant I The Troy Accounting Processing Center 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 important partners in our success, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial operations.

With a 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 drives our goal of Auto Done Easy!

You will report to the Business Manager and work with other accountants in an on-site office environment. This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday. The Hiring Manager will discuss hours with you

Location: 1810 Maplelawn DrTroy, MI 48084 Compensation Range: $16.85-26.45, with a typical starting range of $20.00-25.00+ DOE. Actual pay offered may vary depending on 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

• Handle daily check and credit card deposits and assist with reconciling the cash sales accounting schedule.
• Review deals for accuracy and completeness using the Deal Checklist before submission to the Accounting Processing Center.
• Maintain notes on missing or incorrect items in the Booked and Pending report and support compliance tracking.
• Work with store teams and Business Managers to implement process changes and ensure revenue recognition.
• Help maintain reconciled accounting schedules as assigned by the Business Manager.
• Learn the Title & Registration Specialist role to support other accounting responsibilities when needed.

What You'll Bring

• We prefer 1+ years in a dealership environment or a candidate who processes car deals.
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Create relationships with internal team members.

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!