Job Description

Dealership: L0650 Northwest Finance Center
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 (NOTE: In some instances, depending on assigned work function, job duties may emphasize certain elements more than others.)
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.

Skills Required