Dealership:

Lithia & Driveway (Subaru of Spokane)

We're looking for a Dealership Specialist to join our team!

• 80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible)
• Great benefits and career opportunities
• Pay: $22.00 - $24.00/hr. (DOE)

We are part of Lithia Motors, a Fortune 200, publicly traded (NYSE: LAD) company that is on the fast track to even more success and development. Being one of the largest dealership groups in America, there are many opportunities for you to pursue your short and long-term career goals.

Dealership/auto experience is preferred but we are willing to train someone with an outgoing aptitude, self-motivated, result-oriented, problem-solving background!

We are committed to growing our company and Growing our People!

The Dealership Specialist I is important to the success of the business by serving as a key link between Dealership Operations and Dealership Accounting. This is an entry level position that performs a variety of clerical level duties in support of dealership accounting and dealership transactions. In most cases the Specialist will sit within the Dealership. Accounting related tasks are selective, in some cases the individual may not post to the general ledger. The successful individual will have demonstrated ability and energetic drive to develop both internal and external service and solution-oriented relationships. Gaining business and automotive acumen are outgrowths from his/her efforts.

Position Overview

Area of Responsibility

• Daily reconciliation for cash, checks and credit card receipts
• Data entry and/or scanning of Accounts Payable invoices including General Ledger coding.
• Manufacturer AR statement invoice data entry
• Provide support for New & Used Retail Car Deals review process
• Able to review documents for accuracy
• Submission of Finance Contracts to lenders
• Track Key Performance Indicators including Schedule aging criteria
• Understanding Operational Internal Audit Controls
• Provide support for DMV Functions, New and Used Car Title and Licensing
• Filing and other clerical duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications

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

• 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
• Skilled in Microsoft applications
• Dealership Experience (preferred)
• Bookkeeping/Accounting (preferred)
• Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)

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

Lithia Hiring Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 18 years or older
• Possess an acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license in state of residence
• A criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employment
• Clear pre-employment drug screen

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.