• Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

    Lithia & Driveway (Anchorage, AK)


    Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance Center

     

    Lithia Kia of Anchorage

     

    Full-Time Dealership Accounting Coordinator needed!

     

    + 80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1

    + Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible)

    + Great benefits and career opportunities

    + Estimated Pay Range: $22.00 -$26.00/hr. DOE

    + Location: 4434 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99503

     

    Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) is the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2024 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 Coordinator I

     

    The Dealership Accounting Coordinator (“DAC”) I is an individual contributor who supports in-store accounting operations leadership and is a key contributor to ensure effective communication and collaboration between Lithia Home Office (“LHO”), the regional Accounting Processing Center (“APC”) and store operations.

     

    Responsibilities (NOTE: In some instances, depending on assigned work function, job duties may emphasize certain elements more than others.)

     

    + Complete daily check and credit card deposit

    + Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule

    + In coordination with a BM, work with store operations employees on any process related changes that need made to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting schedule

    + Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist

    + 2nd line of audit defense prior to deal being sent to APC for processing

    + Maintain notes of missing or incorrect items in Booked and Pending report in the Performance Dashboard

    + Work closely with variable operations to ensure collection of outstanding revenue recognition and state compliance required items

    + Provide back up support to F&I Managers for scanning required documents into Digital Deal Jacket

    + Review for completeness and accuracy all IRS Form 8300s for processing

    + Assist BM in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules as assigned

    + Cross-train on Title & Registration Specialist role in situations where applicable to provide back up support to other in-store accounting operations functions

    + Meet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the Company

    + Additional work and tasks as assigned

     

    Skills and Qualifications

     

    + 1+ years of experience working in a dealership and/or processing car deals preferred

    + Working knowledge of basic Excel skills

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Time management

    + Quickly assimilates to the needs of the role, while demonstrating the ability to work independently

    + Computer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications

     

    Competencies

     

    + Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change

    + Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through

    + Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results

    + Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

    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

     

    NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, 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.