• Automotive Accounting Clerk

    Lithia & Driveway (Las Vegas, NV)


    Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance Center

     

    Desert 215 Superstore - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

     

    Now Hiring: Automotive Accounting Clerk (Dealership Accountant I)

     

    Join a fast-growing, award-winning team that values your growth, your time, and your future.

     

    + 80 Hours of PTO front loaded on Day 1

    + Flexible Monday-Friday schedule: 8am - 5pm

    + Starting Pay: $19.00- $24.00 per hour (DOE)

    + Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career opportunities

     

    Desert 215 Superstore - Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is part of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) - the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and a proud 2024 Top Workplaces Award Winner.

     

    We’re one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (Ranked #124 in 2025), with 330+ dealerships worldwide, representing 50+ brands in 3 countries.

     

    Position Overview: Automotive Accounting Clerk (Dealership Accountant I)

     

    + Automotive industry experience required

    + Dealership accounting experience is preferred

    + CDK experience is A PLUS not required

     

    Dealership Accountant I is as 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 relationships 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.

     

    + Wholesale Sales & Used Car Purchases - Recording of vehicle sales, Request & process lien payoffs, Street purchases, Title processing, dealer trades.

    + Dealership AP/AR - Processing and coding cash receipts & vendor invoices, Collection of dealership AR balances, Refunds, balance intercompany.

    + General Dealership Accounting - Daily cash deposits & Bank Reconciliation, Schedule reviews and maintenance, coding statements.

    + Other Duties as assigned.

    Additional Qualifications

    The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

    + Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and credits

    + 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 an 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 the initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes

    Your Benefits at a Glance

    + 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

     

    High 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.