Job Details

Dealership Accountant II

Lithia & Driveway

Dealership: BMW of San Francisco, located at L0605 Southwest Finance Center, 1675 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94103.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm (flexible). Pay: $23.00 – $34.00 per hour, DOE.

Position Overview

Dealership Accountant II is a mid‑level accounting role focused on accurate, timely registration of dealership transactions. The role involves transactional posting of dealership activities, and provides a pathway to accounting management or business management within the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

• Audit all car deals for Lithia and CA compliance
• Request and process lien payoffs
• Process cash receipts
• Process loaner car retirements, flooring payoffs and stock ins
• Process loaner car stock ins and flooring requests
• Account for manufacturer monies (parts, warranty, incentives, miscellaneous)
• Post to intercompany accounts
• Post new & used car deals
• Record wholesale vehicle sales & purchases, lease buyouts
• Process refunds checks, customer referrals checks and broker checks
• Perform RDR and rebate reconciliation
• Finance reserve reconciliation
• Schedule reviews and maintenance (SAR understanding, SPARK Notes)
• Process journal vouchers
• Understand all product payable lines and reconcile statements
• Understanding of accounts receivable
• Balance intercompany transactions (AR/AP)
• Perform month‑end close duties and month‑end checklist
• Conduct month‑end duties (balance sheet and MIS review)
• Coordinate payroll processing with corporate payroll partners
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping certification, associate's degree in accounting, or two‑year comparable experience (preferred)
• Auto industry experience (required)
• Retail sales and/or customer service experience (preferred)
• Experience with CDK software is a plus
• Basic accounting knowledge – familiarity with COA, debits and credits
• Ability to review, research, and resolve variances quickly
• Entry‑to‑mid level office and computer skills
• Team player focused on exemplary customer service
• Critical thinker and effective time manager
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Active listening skills
• Positive customer service attitudeEmpowered self‑leader, accepts responsibility, takes initiative to meet deliverables

Proficiency Standards

• Integrity – acts ethically, maintaining honesty and truth
• Work ethic – delivers accurate, timely, consistent results with long‑term focus
• Team player – supports team goals and company objectives
• Team builder – role model, provides feedback, earns respect as a leader

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid holidays and 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. 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 regarding criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.