Dealership:L0605 Southwest Finance Center

Keyes Lexus - Van Nuys

We're hiring! Full-Time Dealership Accountant Needed!

80 Hours of PTO front loaded on day 1Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (flexible)Great benefits and career opportunitiesStarting Pay: $22.00/hr. Location: 5905 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys, CA. 91401

Keyes Lexus is a part of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD), the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2023 Top Workplaces award winner.
We are one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (#140 for 2024). With over 330+ dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!  

Dealership Accountant I

Dealership Accountant I is an entry level position that 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.   This will serve them well on a path to an Accounting Manager Role or if coupled with Automotive and Business acumen on the path to a Business Manager

Position Overview

Area of Responsibility

Submission of Service ContractsSubmission of Warranty ContractsNew car purchases and Dealer tradesRecording of used car purchasesRequest and process lien payoffsProcessing of cash receiptsRegional check runsProcessing and payment of vendor invoicesFTC reconciliationAccounting for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, misc.)Posting to Intercompany accountsOther duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications

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

Understands Basic Accounting - familiar with COA, debits and creditsAbility to quickly review, research and if necessary, resolve variancesEntry to mid-level office and computer skills.Auto Industry Experience (preferred)Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.A critical thinker and effective time manager.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 appropriatePositive customer service attitudeEmpowered self- leader, accepts responsibility and takes initiative to ensure assigned deliverables are met within acceptable timeframes

Proficiency Standards

Integrity - Acts ethically, maintaining a commitment to honesty and truth in all facets of behavior that builds the trust of othersWork Ethic - Delivers accurate, timely and consistent results while understanding the need to balance short-term sacrifice for long-term gainTeam Player - Supports the overall efforts of the team to accomplish departmental and Company goals and objectivesTeam Builder - Acts as a role model within the department in all facets of assigned job duties, while effectively providing feedback to team members and earning respect as a leader

We offer best in class industry benefits:Competitive payMedical, 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. 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. 

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)