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Dealership:L0622 Northeast Finance Center

Dealership Accountant II Location: Paramus HondaEmployment Type: Full-time 8-5 with occasional overtime at month end

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway

Paramus Honda 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: Process Vehicle Transactions: Record new and used car purchases, dealer trades, and wholesale vehicle sales. Contract Submissions: Submit service and warranty contracts accurately and on time. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Handle vendor invoice payments, regional check runs, and collection of dealership AR balances. Cash & Refund Processing: Manage cash receipts, refund checks, and customer referral checks. Reconciliations: Perform FTC, rebate, and intercompany account reconciliations. Manufacturer Accounting: Account for manufacturer-related monies such as parts, warranty, and incentives. Schedule Reviews: Conduct and maintain schedule reviews using SAR and SPARK Notes. Lien & Warranty Handling: Request lien payoffs and process warranty cancellations.

What You’ll Bring:

+ Accounting Knowledge: Understanding of COA, debits and credits; ability to reconcile statements and resolve variances.

+ Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and urgency in transactional processing.

+ Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening.

+ Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.

+ Customer Service Orientation: Positive attitude and commitment to exemplary service.

+ Team Collaboration: Works well with others and contributes to team goals.

+ Education/Experience: Bookkeeping certification, associate’s degree in accounting, or 2 years of relevant experience (required)

+ Auto industry experience required.

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:

+ Competitive pay starting around $50,000

+ 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

If you are ready for a change, if you are ready to learn more, grow more and do more than you've ever done before, apply today.

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.