• Dealership Accountant II

    Lithia & Driveway (San Francisco, CA)


    Dealership:L0605 Southwest Finance Center

     

    BMW of San Francisco

    Hiring Now: Experienced Dealership Accountant

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

    + Pay: $23.00 - $34.00/hr. DOE

    + Location: 1675 Howard St. SF, CA. 94103

    + Great benefits and career opportunities!

     

    Dealership Accountant II

     

    Dealership Accountant II is a mid-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

     

    + Audit all car deals for Lithia and CA compliance

    + Request and process lien payoffs

    + Processing of cash receipts

    + Process loaner car retirements, flooring payoffs and stock ins

    + Process loaner car stock ins and flooring requests

    + Accounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc.)

    + Posting to Intercompany accounts

    + Posting of New & Used Car Deals

    + Recording of wholesale vehicle sales & purchases, lease buyouts

    + Process Refunds checks, customer referrals checks and broker checks

    + RDR, Rebate Reconciliation

    + Finance Reserve Reconciliation

    + Schedule reviews and maintenance (SAR understanding, SPARK Notes)

    + Process Journal Vouchers

    + Understanding of all Product Payable lines and ability to reconcile Statements

    + Understanding of accounts receivable

    + Balance Intercompany transactions (ARAP)

    + Month End close duties and month end checklist

    + Month End duties (balance sheet and MIS review)

    + Payroll processing in coordination with corporate payroll partners

    + Other duties as assigned

    Additional Qualifications

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

    + Bookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience (preferred)

    + Auto Industry Experience (required)

    + Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)

    + CDK software experience, a plus

    + 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 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

    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

     

    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.