Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of South Anchorage

Full-Time Dealership Accounting Coordinator Needed!

80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1

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

Great benefits and career opportunities

Starting Pay : $22.00 - $26.00 / hr. DOE

Location : 9600 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT of South Anchorage 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 480+ dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!

Dealership Accounting Coordinator I

The Dealership Accounting Coordinator ("DAC") I is an individual contributor who supports in-store accounting operations leadership and is a key contributor to ensure effective communication and collaboration between Lithia Home Office ("LHO"), the regional Accounting Processing Center ("APC") and store operations.

Responsibilities

Complete daily check and credit card deposit

Assist in reconciliation of cash sales accounting schedule

In coordination with a BM, work with store operations employees on any process related changes that need made to maintain a reconciled cash sales accounting schedule

Audit car deals for accuracy and completeness utilizing the Deal Checklist

2nd line of audit defense prior to deal being sent to APC for processing

Maintain notes of missing or incorrect items in Booked and Pending report in the Performance Dashboard

Work closely with variable operations to ensure collection of outstanding revenue recognition and state compliance required items

Provide back up support to F&I Managers for scanning required documents into Digital Deal Jacket

Review for completeness and accuracy all IRS Form 8300s for processing

Assist BM in maintaining reconciled accounting schedules as assigned

Cross-train on Title & Registration Specialist role in situations where applicable to provide back up support to other in-store accounting operations functions

Meet performance standards of accuracy, timeliness, cure rates, and efficiency as established by the Company

Additional work and tasks as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Active listening skills

Critical thinking

Quickly assimilates to the needs of the role, while demonstrating the ability to work independently

Computer literate with focus on general use of Microsoft Office and web-based applications

High school diploma preferred

1+ years of experience working in a dealership and / or processing car deals preferred

Competencies

Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change

Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through

Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results

Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

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.