Accountant Associate | Corporate Accounting

Location: Medford, Portland or APC locations

Schedule: PST working hours; Monday - Friday

At Lithia & Driveway (L&D), we are one of the fastest-growing automotive retailers in the nation—driven by innovation, customer service, and a people-first culture. Our accounting team plays a critical role in supporting that growth by ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across our dealerships and corporate functions.

We are seeking an Accountant Associate to join our team. This individual will be responsible for facilitating the processing of real estate and personal property invoices, ensuring accurate coding, timely reconciliation, and resolution of vendor and stakeholder inquiries. You’ll work closely with corporate accounting, tax, dealership accounting, and real estate leaders to support the company’s financial controls and reporting standards.

What You'll Do:

Corporate Payables and Fixed Asset Administration

Process corporate invoices related to real and personal property accurately and on time.

Review monthly invoice activity to confirm all significant and recurring invoices are processed.

Reconcile vendor statements and assist with discrepancy resolution.

Address and resolve inquiries from vendors, dealerships, and corporate personnel.

Build and maintain fixed asset records within the fixed asset system.

Ensure payments are issued in accordance with established payment terms.

Communication & Collaboration

Maintain open lines of communication with Corporate Accounting, Consolidation, Tax, Dealership Accounting, and Real Estate teams.

Provide regular updates on transaction status and issue resolution.

Develop and sustain strong working relationships across departments to support seamless financial processes.

What You'll Bring:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Sense of urgency and accountability

Active listening and critical thinking

Effective time management and organization

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams

High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Qualifications

Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems

Experience in invoice processing, reconciliation, or accounting administration preferred

Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization