Lia Honda Albany - Bookkeeper

The Lia Group; Roessleville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Weekly

Employer funded Life Insurance Plan

Discounts on services and parts

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Company provided uniforms

Job summary

Lia Honda Albany is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team. The role offers an hourly compensation range of $18–$27 based on experience, with benefits and room for growth within The Lia Auto Group.

The incumbent will handle posting of sold deals, rebates, vendor payments, and weekly payroll commissions while ensuring accuracy in accounting and month-end reconciliations. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dealership procedures and operations.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Computer literacy and basic software skills.
• Capable of meeting deadlines consistently.
• Professional personal appearance with strong communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiating and presenting.
• Must have a clean and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Break down and post sold deals to accounting.
• Submit and track rebates.
• Cut checks to vendors, customers and banks.
• Calculate and submit commissions for weekly payroll.
• Post and reconcile weekly parts statement.
• Manage FP account and reconcile month end.
• Track and report funding delays.
• Process daily bank deposits.
• Process monthly warranty remittance.
• Assist Office Manager with month end tasks.
• Support dealership staff to ensure accounting accuracy.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Dealership procedures

Initiative

Computer literacy

Deadline-oriented

Professional appearance

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Lia Honda Albany is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $18-$27/hour based on experience

SIGN ON BONUS: N/A

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of dealership procedures
• Willingness to take initiative
• Computer literacy
• Ability to perform job responsibilities and meet deadlines easily
• Professional personal appearance & excellent communication skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication, strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Must have clean & valid driver's license

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Break down and post sold deals to accounting
• Submit and track rebates
• Cut checks to vendors, customers and banks
• Calculate and submit commissions for weekly payroll
• Post and reconcile weekly parts statement
• Manage FP account and reconcile at month end
• Track and report funding delays
• Process daily bank deposit
• Process monthly warranty remittance
• Assist Office Manager with month end tasks
• Support dealership staff to ensure accuracy in accounting
• Any other duties assigned by the manager

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Weekly
• An employer funded Life Insurance Plan
• Discounts on services and parts
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Company provided uniforms

ABOUT US:

The Lia Auto Group is one of the top 100 automotive groups in the country, established in 1977 by Bill Lia Sr. The group consists of 21 dealerships throughout New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, offering a variety of manufacturers including Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Infiniti, Volkswagen, and Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (CJDR). Lia also provides rental and full-body repair services at the Lia Collision Center in Colonie, NY.

The Lia Group Companies has since grown to include Vent Fitness, Lia Insurance Agency, BurgerFi, and various commercial properties including Hamilton Square shopping center in Guilderland, NY. Our team of over 1,500 dedicated staff members have delivered quality products and exceptional consumer experiences for over 40 years.

With a long history of success and continuous expansion, the Lia Auto Group provides ample opportunity for development and growth to current and future employees. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and a rewarding, safety-conscious work environment. We seek those who can help us take our growth and service to the next level.

COMMUNITY:

We are heavily involved in supporting the communities we live in and work in and look for people to join us in volunteerism and fundraising efforts for many local charities and non-profit organizations.