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Lithia & Driveway Dealership Accountant I in Helena APC, United States
Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance Center
Lithia & Driveway – Helena, MT
Full-Time Dealership Accountant I Needed!
80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm
Location: Lithia CJDR Fiat of Helena, 1301 US-12, Helena MT, 59601
Great benefits and career opportunities
Estimated Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00
Dealership Accountant I
Dealership Accountant I 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
The Dealership Accountant I reports to the Business Manager or Accounting 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:
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
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
High School Diploma (required)
Auto Industry Experience (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
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 pounds
Working Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment
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
NOTE: This job description applies only to the specific employing entity and location of an individual’s employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts 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 when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
The expected pay for this position is $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly.
Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is also eligible for a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Information about LITHIA’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.lithiacareers.com/
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.