Dealership:

Lithia Motors Regional Office – North LA

Come be a part of the Automotive Industry’s future with Lithia Motors! We are currently seeking an AUTOMOTIVE Contract Clerk/Dealership Accountant I to join our team in Calabasas, California. If you have the drive to perform, exceed and excel… then we want you to come work with us.

We are committed to Growing our Company and Growing our People!

We are one of over 250 Lithia Motors dealerships nationwide. The second largest auto dealership group in the country and a Fortune 300 Company, Lithia is about providing customers with an honest, simpler buying experience, all the while working in a positive team environment.

Responsibilities:

Contract Clerk/Dealership Accountant I 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.

• New & Used Retail Car Deals - Posting Deals, Submitting Service & Warranty Contracts
• Wholesale Sales & Used Car Purchases - Recording of vehicle sales, Request & process lien payoffs
• Dealership AP/AR - Processing of cash receipts & vendor invoice, Collection of dealership AR balances, Refunds: 8300, Warranty Cancellations, Regional check runs
• General Dealership Accounting - FTC, RDR, Rebate & Bank Reconciliation, Schedule reviews and maintenance, Accounting for manufacturer monies, Balance Intercompany, Sales Tax

Qualifications:

• Auto Industry Experience - Preferred
• Bookkeeping Certification, Associates Degree in Accounting or 2-years commensurate experience - Preferred
• Retail Sales and/or Customer Service - PREFERRED
• A critical thinker and effective time manager
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral

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. 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.