Full-Time Dealership Accounting Specialist Needed!
80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible)Great benefits and career opportunitiesPay: $18-$24/hr. (DOE)Location: Lithia Ford of Roseburg - 1650 NE StephensLithia Body and Paint of Roseburg is a part of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD), the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2023 Top Workplaces award winner.We are one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (#124 for 2025). With over 480+ dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!Dealership Accounting Specialist
As a Dealership Specialist, you will play an important role in the success of the business by serving as a key link between Dealership Operations and Dealership Accounting. This entry-level position involves a variety of clerical duties that support dealership accounting and transactions. In most cases, you will be based at the dealership. Your accounting tasks may be selective, and in some cases, you may not post directly to the general ledger. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong, service- and solution-oriented relationships both internally and externally, while gaining valuable business and automotive industry experience.
Position Overview
Area of Responsibility
Daily reconciliation for cash, checks and credit card receiptsData entry and/or scanning of Accounts Payable invoices including General Ledger coding.Manufacturer AR statement invoice data entryProvide support for New & Used Retail Car Deals review processAble to review documents for accuracySubmission of Finance Contracts to lendersTrack Key Performance Indicators including Schedule aging criteriaUnderstanding Operational Internal Audit ControlsProvide support for DMV Functions, New and Used Car Title and LicensingFiling and other clerical duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications
The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:
Understands Basic Accounting concepts - familiar with COA, debits and credits.Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variancesAuto Industry Experience (preferred)Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)Entry to mid-level office and computer skills Skilled in Microsoft applicationsA 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 oralActive Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriatePositive customer service attitudeEmpowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes
Proficiency Standards
Integrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of othersWork Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gainTeam Player - Supports the overall efforts of the team to accomplish departmental and Company goals and objectivesTeam 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 leaderWe offer best in class industry benefits:
Competitive payMedical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness ProgramsHigh 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.