Dealership:L0650 Northwest Finance Center

Lithia & Driveway – Toyota of Redding Dealership

Full-Time Dealership Accountant I Needed!

80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1Schedule: Monday - Friday, (flexible 7am-6pm)Great benefits and career opportunitiesEstimated Pay Range: $20.00 - $28.00Location: 250 E Cypress Ave. Redding, CA 96002 (Toyota of Redding)

We are part of Lithia Motors, a Fortune 200, publicly traded (NYSE: LAD) company that is on the fast track to even more success and development. Being one of the largest dealership groups in America, there are many opportunities for you to pursue your short and long-term career goals.

Dealership experience is preferred but we are willing to train someone with an outgoing, positive attitude with an accounting/customer service background!

The Dealership Accountant I reports to the Business Manager.

We are committed to growing our company and Growing our People!

Lithia is about….

Earning customers for life – Taking personal ownership – Improving constantly – Having fun!

If you are an Accountant, Customer Service professional, or A/R Clerk who shares these goals, we want to talk to you!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EXPERIENCED DEALERSHIP ACCOUNTANT I

As a Dealership Accountant I, there are many duties in which you oversee. You will have a focus on deal processing, DMV and accounting schedules with frequent usage of Excel. You are responsible for providing analytical reports and data requests to store Operations Managers in a timely manner. You provide excellent customer service and maintain vendor/customer/Team Member relations. You complete daily/monthly bank account reconciliations. You are able to review, research and correct transactions through general journal entries. You will assist in calculation and submission of payroll related items, including general ledger data imports and you will track & monitor sales tax exemptions. You will work with a dynamic accounting team and help assist in training as well.  This is just a snapshot of what this important role provides to our team!  

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN DEALERSHIP ACCOUNTANT I

Knowledge of automotive or RV Dealership accounting systems highly desired; leadership experience a plus.4+ years of experience working in the accounting field or a combination of experience and education.Previous experience with DMV forms & systems.Detail oriented and ability to efficiently analyze data.Previous experience working in a team atmosphere.Expert or Proficient level of knowledge in MS Office applications in maintaining calendars, word processing, and spreadsheets (MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).CDK experience a plus.

Additional Qualifications

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

Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.Excellent communication skills both written and oralActive Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriateCritical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Time Management – ability to prioritize workload and manage one’s own timePrevious customer service experienceExperience with outbound calls or collections is valuable

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.   Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking over 1/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of time, kneeling/crouching to 2/3 of time, reaching with hands and arms to 2/3 of time, talking or hearing over 2/3 of time; move, transport or place up to 1/3 of time up to 25 poundsWorking Conditions:  Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment

Lithia Hiring Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.18 years or olderPossess an acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license in state of residenceA criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employmentClear pre-employment drug screen

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. 

The expected pay for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 Hourly.

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is also eligible for a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Information about LITHIA’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.lithiacareers.com/

We offer best in class industry benefits:Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. 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.