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Dealership Accountant I
full-timeAnn Arbor$35k - $55k

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Location

Ann Arbor

Salary

$35k - $55k

Type

full-time

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Dealership:

L0642 North Central Finance Center

Dealership Accountant 1 
Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Drive Your Career Forward with Lithia & Driveway 

Suburban Chevrolet of Ann Arbor 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 
  • 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: 

  • General ledger Posting of New & Used Car Deals
  • Schedule reviews and maintenance
  • Account Coding & Processing vendor invoice
  • Accounting for manufacturer monies
  • RDR & Rebate Reconciliations
  • 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: 

  • The full salary range for this position is $35,000-55,000 annually. The anticipated starting pay for this role is $20-25, based on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.
  • 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)
  • DMV/Automotive titling helpful
  • Prior Accounting experience required
  • 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service Orientation,Team Collaboration,Critical Thinking,Time Management,Attention to Detail,Effective Communication,Active Listening,Initiative Taking,Basic Accounting Knowledge,Research Skills,Variance Resolution,Computer Skills,Office Skills

About Lithia & Driveway

Our story began humbly in 1946, with the opening of a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge store across from Lithia Springs Park in Ashland, Oregon. Fifty years later, in 1996, after opening a few additional stores and training a talented team of leaders, our CEO decided the best way to give new opportunities to this incredible team was to join the public stock exchange. That’s when our mission of “Growth Powered by People” took off.

Today, Lithia & Driveway is one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive retailers and listed as 124 on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). We own more than 300 stores supporting over 50 automotive brands and provide job opportunities for more than 27,000 people.

As Lithia & Driveway continues to grow, our success is fueled by the collective efforts, skills, and contributions of our people. We stand by our core values of taking personal ownership, improving constantly, earning customers for life and having fun in the process.

Our high-performance culture keeps one focus in mind, making the customer experience better, as we aim to meet customers wherever, whenever, and however they desire.

We offer a variety of opportunities across our hundreds of stores in the US, UK, and Canada; our Driveway, GreenCars, Driveway Finance Corporation brands as well as our home office. With positions in Sales, Service, Corporate, and Finance, we believe you’ll roll into the perfect spot at Lithia & Driveway. Join us as we continue to innovate and exceed our potential and our customers’ expectations.

Lithia & Driveway is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Founding Year: 1946

What you'll do

  • The Dealership Accountant I will be responsible for general ledger posting, account coding, processing vendor invoices, and reconciling manufacturer monies. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lithia & Driveway pay for a Dealership Accountant I?

Lithia & Driveway offers a competitive compensation package for the Dealership Accountant I role. The salary range is USD 35k - 55k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Dealership Accountant I do at Lithia & Driveway?

As a Dealership Accountant I at Lithia & Driveway, you will: the Dealership Accountant I will be responsible for general ledger posting, account coding, processing vendor invoices, and reconciling manufacturer monies. Additional duties may be assigned as needed..

Why join Lithia & Driveway as a Dealership Accountant I?

Lithia & Driveway is a leading Retail Motor Vehicles company. The Dealership Accountant I role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Dealership Accountant I position at Lithia & Driveway remote?

The Dealership Accountant I position at Lithia & Driveway is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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