Dealership: L0629 Southeast Finance Center NOW Hiring for our Automotive Accounting Team! Want to start your accounting career in a solid industry with a growing Fortune 200 company? 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! Lithia Motors, Inc. is one of the largest providers of personal transportation solutions in the United States and is among the fastest growing companies in the Fortune 200. Consumers can buy, sell and service vehicles digitally or through our over 300 coast to coast locations. Our mission statement, Growth Powered by People, drives us to continuously improve and to give back to our communities. Responsibilities: Dealership Accountant position within our Accounting Team who is responsible for timely, accurate and consistent research and recording of dealership accounting transactions on CDK DMS. Opportunities are available for high performers to elevate their skill set and move up the ladder as our team grows. Previous Accounting experience is required- Automotive Accounting experience is preferred. Schedules Team Accountant- Review and Research assigned General Ledger Schedules for multiple dealerships for accuracy, appropriate adjustments and identify patterns to assist in improving efficiencies and processes. Communicate with the Regional Accounting Directors and Business Managers to relay pertinent information of repetitive errors on the schedules, share best practices and identify the root cause of any issues found. The right candidate will also be able to train team members at the dealerships to improve their processes and efficiencies. Some travel will be required to visit our Tampa Accounting Processing Center and to the various dealerships you work with in the Miami area as needed. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years’ accounting education or experience is required. Automotive Accounting Experience in a Dealership setting is highly preferred Experience with CDK, Excel & various Automotive Manufacturer websites is preferred Ability to Self-motivate, prioritize given work-load and execute efficiently and in the required time frame is critical. Team player with strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency is key. Excellent communication skills- both written and oral. Critical thinker who will question inconsistencies and offer solutions to the management team. Ability to work overtime as required to accomplish our deadlines for our Corporate Office- especially during the first business week of each month. 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 accommodations 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 pounds Working Conditions: Indoor office environment, considerable use of telephone, computer and other office equipment Lithia Hiring Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. 18 years or older Possess an acceptable driving record and valid driver’s license in state of residence A criminal history background check will be conducted prior to beginning employment Clear pre-employment drug screen NOTE: This job description applies only to the specific employing entity and location of an individual’s employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). 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. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!