Accounting Administrator

Dealership:

Lithia & Driveway – Eugene APC

Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) is the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2022 Oregonian Top Workplaces award winner.

We are one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (#140 for 2024). With over 330 dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!

Full-Time Accounting Administrator Needed!

• 80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Option of working 4 10's once training is complete)
• Great benefits and career opportunities
• Pay: $20-$21/hr. (DOE)
• Location: 1776 Millrace Dr. Eugene, OR. 97403

Accounting Administrator

The Dealership Accountant Administrator is an entry level position that ensures timely, accurate and consistent recording of dealership transactions. This is a traditional accounting role that manages transactional posting of dealership activities. Accounting acumen is required. High performers will build upon their accounting & financial acumen while also building relationship and influential leadership skills. This will serve them well on a path to an Accounting Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business acumen on the path to a Business Manager

Position Overview

Area of Responsibility

• Submission of Service Contracts
• Submission of Warranty Contracts
• New car purchases and Dealer trades
• Recording of used car purchases
• Request and process lien payoffs
• Processing of cash receipts
• Regional check runs
• Processing and payment of vendor invoices
• FTC reconciliation
• Accounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc.)
• Posting to Intercompany accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

• Auto Industry Experience (preferred)
• Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
• Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits
• Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variances
• Entry to mid-level office and computer skills
• CDK experience is a plus but not required
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
• A critical thinker and effective time manager.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Active Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate
• Positive customer service attitude
• Empowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes
• High School Diploma (required)

Proficiency Standards

• Integrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of others
• Work Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gain
• Team Player - Supports the overall efforts of the team to accomplish departmental and Company goals and objectives
• Team Builder - Acts as a role model within the department in all facets of assigned job duties, while effectively providing feedback to team members and earning respect as a leader

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. 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.