• Dealership Accountant I

    Lithia & Driveway (Waukesha, WI)


    Dealership:L0642 North Central Finance Center

     

    Dealership AccountantLocation: Waukesha, WIEmployment Type: Full-time M-F 7:00AM-6:00PM

     

    Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway

     

    Wilde is powered by Lithia! Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, with nearly 450 dealerships across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Our Dealership Accounting teams are essential partners in our success, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial operations. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, we offer the tools and support you need to build a rewarding accounting career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives the business forward.

     

    With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets.

    Our success is fueled by four core values:

    + Earning Customers for Life

    + Improving Constantly

    + Taking Personal Ownership

    + Having Fun

     

    Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel.

     

    We’d love to have you join us on our journey.

    What You’ll Do:

    + Document Management: Print, review, and analyze inbound vehicle purchase title and registration documents for accuracy, then upload/submit required paperwork to appropriate government agencies.

    + Problem Solving: Research and resolve vehicles without titles that have aged beyond 15 days, primarily for administrative issues and occasionally more complex problems.

    + Sales Support: Print, review, and analyze outbound vehicle sale contract paperwork for accuracy, then upload/submit required paperwork to appropriate government agencies.

    + Customer Interaction: Work directly with customers to resolve registration/title issues as needed.

    + Effective Communication: Develop strategies to diagnose and resolve issues promptly, and communicate effectively with customers via chat, phone, and CRM/email.

    + Government Liaison: Work directly with government personnel to resolve registration/title issues as needed.

    + Follow-Up: Follow up with personnel on any issues needing correction during purchase or sale.

    + Performance Standards: Meet performance standards for accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the company.

    + Additional Tasks: Perform additional tasks as needed.

    What You’ll Bring:

    + Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in paperwork.

    + Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective customer and team interactions.

    + Time Management: Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.

    + Active Listening: Active listening skills to understand and address customer concerns.

    + Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills to solve problems effectively.

    + Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to role requirements and work independently.

    + Preferred Experience: High school diploma preferred; 1+ years of experience in a vehicle dealership and/or processing vehicle registration paperwork preferred.

    We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:

    + Competitive pay starting between $18-23.00 depending on experience.

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans starting after 30 days

    + 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

    Qualifications:

    + High School graduate or equivalent required

    + 18 years or older

    + 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.