• Dealership Accountant I

    Lithia & Driveway (Reno, NV)


    Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance Center

     

    Lithia Volkswagen of Reno

     

    Lithia Volkswagen of Reno is a part of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD), 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 330+ dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!

     

    Now Hiring: Dealership Accountant

     

    + 80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1

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

    + Great benefits and career opportunities

    + Pay: $22.00 -$24.00/hr. DOE

     

    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

    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:

    + Prior experience in a dealership is ideal but not required

    + Prior Administrative experience is required

    + DMV experience is ideal but not required

    + Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits, a plus but not required

    + Ability to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variances

    + Entry to mid-level office and computer skills

    + 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

     

    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