Dealership Accountant I

Dealership : L0650 Northwest Finance Center

Dealership Accountant 1 Location : Idaho Falls Ford, IDEmployment Type : Full-time M-F 8-5

Pay Rate : $18-24 an hour depending on experience

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway

Idaho Falls Ford 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 :

Submit service and warranty contracts

Record new and used car purchases, including dealer trades

Request and process lien payoffs

Handle cash receipts and regional check runs

Process and pay vendor invoices

Reconcile FTC accounts

Account for manufacturer funds (parts, warranty, incentives, etc.)

Post to intercompany accounts

Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring :

Strong customer service orientation and team collaboration

Critical thinking and time management

Attention to detail and urgency

Effective written and verbal communication

Active listening and initiative-taking

Basic accounting knowledge (e.g., COA, debits / credits)

Ability to research and resolve variances

Entry to mid-level computer and office skills

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits :

$18-24, based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

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

Qualifications :

Auto industry experience (preferred)

Prior Accounting experience required

Retail sales or customer service background (preferred)

High School graduate or equivalent required

18 years or older

We are a drug-free workplace

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.