Dealership:L0605 Southwest Finance Center

The Dealership Accounting Coordinator performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of sales transactions for the purpose of ensuring that all documentation is accurate, complete and ready for the accounting team to process.

The DAC I generally will report to either a Business Manager (“BM”) or Accounting Supervisor.

Location: Temecula, CA (On-site)

Compensation Range: $20/hr - $25/hr

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

• Reviews the paperwork against the checklist in the deal jacket to verify that all necessary documentation of the vehicle purchase transaction are complete and accurate.

• Collaborates with sales and finance staff to collect any missing deal documentation.

• Scans supporting documentation for the sales transaction into digital sales file.

• Route paperwork and supporting documentation (i.e. titles, invoices, payroll items, etc.) to various departments.

• Reviews schedules and communicates variances to accounting.

• Updates deal status on Performance Dashboard.

• Prepares and submits check requests.

• Collaborates with Finance and Insurance Manager to drive deal closing.

• Escalates complex issues to supervisor.

• Enters trade titles into VDT and prepares trade jackets.

• Other projects, as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Time management

• Active listening skills

• Critical thinking

• Quickly assimilates to the needs of the role, while demonstrating the ability to work independently

• Computer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications

• High school diploma preferred

• 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals 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

*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:

• Competitive pay

• 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

  High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. 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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

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