Dealership Accounting Coordinator I
| Company | Lithia Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Billings, MT, USA |
| Salary | $17 – $24 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Dealership/auto experience is preferred but we are willing to train someone with an outgoing aptitude, self-motivated, result-oriented, problem-solving background
- Knowledge of automotive or Dealership systems highly desired
- CDK experience a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management
- Active listening skills
- Critical thinking ability
- Quick adaptability to role requirements with the ability to work independently
- Basic knowledge in MS Office applications in maintaining calendars, word processing, and spreadsheets (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Perform daily check and credit card deposits and reconcile the cash sales accounting schedule
- Collaborate with the Business Manager (BM) and store operations employees to ensure process changes are implemented to maintain accurate records
- Audit car deals for completeness, serving as the second line of audit defense before sending them to the Accounting Processing Center (APC)
- Maintain notes on the Booked and Pending report within the Performance Dashboard
- Work with variable operations to collect outstanding revenue recognition and state compliance items
- Provide backup support to F&I Managers by scanning essential documents into the Digital Deal Jacket
- Assist the BM in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules
- Cross-train in the Title & Registration Specialist role to support other in-store accounting functions
- Meet performance standards for accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in a dealership and/or processing car deals, nice to have but not required