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North Central Finance Center Dealership Accountant 1

Des Moines Mercedes is powered by Lithia! Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, with nearly 450 dealerships across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Our Dealership Accounting teams are essential partners in our success, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all financial operations. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement, we offer the tools and support you need to build a rewarding accounting career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join us and be part of a team where your impact truly drives the business forward. With a mission of "Growth Powered by People," we are propelled by our colleagues and preferred by our customers, making Lithia & Driveway the leading automotive retailer in each of our markets. Our success is fueled by four core values: Earning Customers for Life, Improving Constantly, Taking Personal Ownership, and Having Fun. Our entrepreneurial, high-performance culture sets us apart, and our philosophy is straightforward: assemble a team of passionate individuals and cultivate an environment that empowers colleagues to excel. We'd love to have you join us on our journey.

What You'll Do:

• Submit service and warranty contracts
• Record new and used car purchases, including dealer trades
• Request and process lien payoffs
• Handle cash receipts and regional check runs
• Process and pay vendor invoices
• Reconcile FTC accounts
• Account for manufacturer funds (parts, warranty, incentives, etc.)
• Post to intercompany accounts
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Strong customer service orientation and team collaboration
• Critical thinking and time management
• Attention to detail and urgency
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Active listening and initiative-taking
• Basic accounting knowledge (e.g., COA, debits/credits)
• Ability to research and resolve variances
• Entry to mid-level computer and office skills

We Offer Best-in-Class Industry Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting between $20-25 depending on experience
• 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

Qualifications:

• Auto industry experience (preferred)
• Prior Accounting experience required
• Retail sales or customer service background (preferred)
• High School graduate or equivalent required
• 18 years or older
• We are a drug-free workplace

If you are ready for a change, if you are ready to learn more, grow more and do more than you've ever done before, apply today. 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.

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