Senior Accountant - Accounting Quality

Driveway; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to ensure compliance and quality in financial reporting across North America. This role involves executing store reviews, conducting analytical procedures, and collaborating with a dedicated team to maintain high standards in accounting practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of US GAAP. Join a forward-thinking company that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducting reviews to ensure compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP.
• Coaching staff accountants and preparing reports of review findings.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure appropriate testing conclusions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics

Relevant work experience in dealership accounting

Job description

Driveway

Senior Accountant, Accounting Quality, North America

The Senior Accountant, Accounting Quality plans and executes North American store reviews and consolidated risk based analytical review procedures. The Senior Accountant works alongside other members of the Accounting Quality Team reviewing store compliance with dealership accounting policies, US GAAP, and other regulations. Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting Quality, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting initiatives to maintain quality and consistency in financial reporting across Lithia’s North American network.

Location: Remote, USA

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually

We offer a competitive starting wage that is based on a variety of factors, including the specific role, experience, qualifications, skill set, and education.

Responsibilities

1. Maintaining up to date knowledge of Lithia’s accounting policy manual, auditing techniques and US GAAP
2. Conducting appropriate work procedures to test store compliance with policies, procedures, manufacturer and lender requirements and US GAAP
3. Preparing reports of review findings and tracking remediation efforts.
4. Collaborating effectively by proactively seeking input from relevant resources and consulting with colleagues to ensure testing conclusions are appropriate
5. Coaching staff accountants on daily and project based tasks, performing initial detail reviews of work performed by staff accountants
6. Developing and maintaining a positive, productive, collaborative professional relationship with Store and Home Office Personnel
7. Tracking budget to actuals on store reviews
8. Participating in other cross-departmental initiatives as needed

Skills and Qualifications

1. Strong attention to detail and communication skills
2. Strong time and project management abilities
3. Effectively articulates problems and contributes constructive solutions to discussions.
4. History of maintaining composure and delivering results consistently when performing field work or operating against deadlines
5. Adapts to change and switches tasks seamlessly as priorities evolve
6. Proficient in data analysis and technology utilization, including Microsoft Excel
7. Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics preferred, relevant work experience in dealership accounting or general accounting considered in lieu of a degree
8. 2+ years of relevant experience, public accounting and CPA, CIA, or CISA designations a plus
9. Willingness to travel 25-50% of work hours

Competencies

1. Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
2. Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans, and follows through
3. Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
4. Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values
5. Loves data and the story it tells

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. *

1. Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds
2. Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

*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.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

1. Competitive pay
2. Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
3. Paid Holidays & PTO
4. Short and Long-Term Disability
5. Paid Life Insurance
6. 401(k) Retirement Plan
7. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
8. Lithia Learning Center
9. Vehicle Purchase Discounts
10. Wellness Programs

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.