Staff Accountant, Auto Dealership (70K-75K)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant for a client in the automotive dealership industry located in Fort Worth, TX. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of dealership accounting experience and a keen attention to detail. This dynamic company offers work/life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

The role pays 70K-75K and does not require weekend hours. You will handle vehicle sales and lease entries, reconciliations, and coordination with title/registration teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in dealership accounting, lease administration, or full-cycle accounting.
• Previous experience working with accounting software and dealership management systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting, AR/AP, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with lien release, vehicle titling, and registration processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with digital accounting platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Accurately record payments for vehicle sales and lease transactions in the accounting system.
• Validate transaction details and documentation before posting entries.
• Post journal entries for sales and lease deals, along with associated AR/AP transactions.
• Reconcile customer down payments, deposits, and third-party funding from lenders.
• Ensure trade-in vehicle payoffs are processed and accurately recorded.
• Track trade-in inventory movements to maintain precise inventory counts.
• Collaborate with the title team to coordinate title and registration processes.
• Review commission calculations and assist in monthly reconciliation (washout) processes.
• Match lender funding amounts and fees with deal documentation to verify accuracy.
• Reconcile incoming funding receipts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure all payoff checks and drafts are issued, sent, and cleared promptly.
• Maintain complete and compliant documentation for all deals (“deal jackets”).
• Accurately file lien releases, titles, and related compliance records for audit readiness.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing and submitting required documentation.
• Finalize and close deals in the accounting system once all financial and title processes are complete.

Skills

Dealership accounting

General ledger

AR/AP

Reconciliations

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

DMS

Accounting software

Job description

LHH is seeking a Staff Accountant for a client in the automotive dealership industry located in Fort Worth.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of professional accounting experience within a dealership environment and exceptional attention to detail. If you would like to join a dynamic company with excellent work/life balance and ample opportunities for professional growth.

This position pays 70K-75K and does NOT require any weekend hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately record payments for vehicle sales and lease transactions in the accounting system.
• Validate transaction details and documentation before posting entries.
• Post journal entries for sales and lease deals, along with associated AR/AP transactions.
• Reconcile customer down payments, deposits, and third-party funding from lenders.
• Ensure trade-in vehicle payoffs are processed and accurately recorded.
• Track trade-in inventory movements to maintain precise inventory counts.
• Collaborate with the title team to coordinate title and registration processes.
• Review commission calculations and assist in monthly reconciliation ("washout") processes.
• Match lender funding amounts and fees with deal documentation to verify accuracy.
• Reconcile incoming funding receipts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure all payoff checks and drafts are issued, sent, and cleared promptly.
• Maintain complete and compliant documentation for all deals (“deal jackets”).
• Accurately file lien releases, titles, and related compliance records for audit readiness.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing and submitting required documentation.
• Finalize and close deals in the accounting system once all financial and title processes are complete.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in dealership accounting, lease administration, or full-cycle accounting.
• Previous experience working with accounting software and dealership management systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting, AR/AP, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with lien release, vehicle titling, and registration processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with digital accounting platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and time management skills