DMS Accounting Administrator

Lithia Motors; United States; Remote; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a detail-oriented DMS Accounting Administrator to join our Dealer Mechanical Services team. This remote role supports dealership operations with administrative, accounting, and customer service tasks, interfacing with stores, providers, and internal teams to maintain accuracy and compliance.

Work hours align with Pacific Time, and the position offers transparency around total rewards and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with high-volume transactions.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to resolve issues.
• Familiarity with dealership accounting / ServiceNow is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Activate, process, and cancel vehicle service product contracts.
• Provide timely customer service and issue resolution.
• Manage ServiceNow inquiries and phone support.
• Complete accounting and reconciliation tasks, including statements and GL processing.
• Review cancellation packets and claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with product provider submissions and reporting requirements.
• Support cross-training, provide backup coverage, and help develop junior team members.
• Participate in department projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Accounting basics

AR/AP

GL processing

Excel proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

ServiceNow

Job description

Dealership: L0105 Lithia Home Office Lithia & Driveway | DMS Accounting Administrator At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused DMS Admin to join our Dealer Mechanical Services team. In this role, you'll play an important part in supporting dealership operations through a combination of administrative, accounting, and customer service responsibilities. You'll collaborate with stores, product providers, and internal teams to ensure processes run smoothly while helping maintain accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service.

Location: Remote (PST work hours)

Target Hiring Range: $20.00hr

What You'll Do

• Activate, process, and cancel vehicle service product contracts.
• Support dealerships and internal partners by providing timely customer service and issue resolution.
• Manage ServiceNow inquiries and phone support while meeting established service level agreements.
• Complete accounting and reconciliation activities, including product statements, bank reconciliations, GL processing, and month-end tasks.
• Review cancellation packets and claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Help with product provider submissions and reporting requirements.
• Support cross-training efforts, provide backup coverage, and help develop junior team members.
• Participate in department projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles: reconciliations, general ledger processing, AR & AP.
• Experience managing high-volume transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and business systems.
• Independently research and resolve customer, accounting, or operational issues.
• Experience reviewing contracts, financial documents, and customer records for accuracy.
• Dealership accounting, F&I, service contract, warranty, or ServiceNow experience preferred.

Total Rewards

At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $19.25–$28.85/hr, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

Benefits

• 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!