DMV / Title & Registration Admin

Lithia & Driveway; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Bend Chevrolet, powered by Lithia & Driveway, seeks a DMV Title Admin/Dealership Accounting Coordinator I to support in-store accounting operations and ensure accurate titling, DMV processing, and revenue recognition. Reports to Accounting Supervisor and collaborates with store teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing titling paperwork, handling DMV processing, auditing deals, and maintaining reconciled schedules. Compensation range provided; benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferred
• DMV or Titling experience
• Automotive experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate with focus on Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and submit titling/DMV paperwork for accuracy and completion
• Handle vehicle titling and DMV processing
• Review trade-in documents and ensure compliance
• Track title status and resolve discrepancies with DMV, lenders, or internal teams
• Complete daily cash/check deposits and related reconciliation
• Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule; coordinate process changes with store operations
• Audit car deals for accuracy using Deal Checklist and provide second line of audit defense
• Maintain notes of missing or incorrect items in reports and dashboards
• Collaborate with variable operations to ensure revenue recognition and state compliance items
• Provide backup support to F&I Managers for scanning documents into Digital Deal Jacket
• Review IRS Form 8300s for processing
• Assist in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules as assigned
• Cross-train on Title & Registration Specialist role for back-up support
• Meet performance standards of accuracy, cure rates, and efficiency
• Additional tasks as assigned

Skills

DMV Titling knowledge

Automotive experience

Excellent communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dealership:

L0650 Northwest Finance Center

DMV & Title Admin/ Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

Bend Cheverolet 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!

DMV Title & Registration Admin/ Dealership Accounting Coordinator 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”), and store operations.

The DAC I generally will report to the Accounting Supervisor.

Compensation Range: $16.85 -$26.45 , with a typical starting range of $21 - $25.50. 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.

Responsibilities (NOTE: In some instances, depending on assigned work function, job duties may emphasize certain elements more than others.)

• Review and submit titling/DMV paperwork for accuracy and completion
• Handle vehicle titling and DMV processing
• Review trade-in documents and ensure compliance
• Track title status and resolve discrepancies with DMV, lenders, or internal teams
• 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, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the Company
• Additional work and tasks as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferred
• DMV or Titling experince
• Automotive experince preffered
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• High school diploma preferred

Competencies

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
• Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
• Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
• Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*
• Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
• Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• 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

For a more detailed view, visit: www.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.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.