Finance & Funding Administrator

Lithia-Home-Office; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; 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 Medford, OR is hiring a Funding Administrator to ensure lender funds are received, reconciled, and applied. You'll work with lenders, dealership teams, and accounting professionals to move funding efficiently and accurately.

The position emphasizes problem-solving, data handling, and cross-team collaboration, with a focus on improving funding processes and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial transactions, reconciliations, and accounting support.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, post, and reconcile funds from lenders for vehicle purchases.
• Track funding through accounting systems and lender platforms.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and missing information.
• Ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate with dealership accounting teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed records and support reporting and audits.

Skills

Financial transactions

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Data handling

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home OfficeLithia & Driveway | Finance & Funding AdministratorAt 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.As a Funding Administrator, you'll help drive the final step of the vehicle purchase process by ensuring lender funds are properly received, reconciled, and applied. You'll collaborate with lenders, dealership teams, and accounting professionals to resolve discrepancies, manage transactions, and keep funding moving efficiently. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and making an impact behind the scenes, this role offers a great opportunity to build your experience in automotive finance and accounting operations.Location: Medford, ORTarget Hiring Range: $20.00–$22.00/hrWhat You'll DoReview, post, and reconcile funds received from lenders for vehicle purchases.Track and manage funding through accounting systems, manufacturer websites, and lender platforms.Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, missing information, and funding issues.Ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.Partner with dealership accounting teams and internal stakeholders to answer questions and provide updates.Maintain detailed records and proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.Support reporting, audits, and special projects as needed.Contribute ideas that help streamline processes and improve the overall funding experience.What You'll BringExperience working with financial transactions, reconciliations, accounting support, banking, lending, or similar detail-oriented work.Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies and solve problems efficiently.Confidence working with data, systems, and spreadsheets.Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups, are a plus.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.Total RewardsAt Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $16.85–$24.05/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.We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid HolidaysPTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1Short and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsAdditional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.comHigh 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.