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Senior Accountant, Accounting Quality, North America

The Senior Accountant, Accounting Quality plans and executes North American store reviews and consolidated risk based analytical review procedures. The Senior Accountant works alongside other members of the Accounting Quality Team reviewing store compliance with dealership accounting policies, US GAAP, and other regulations. Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting Quality, the Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting initiatives to maintain quality and consistency in financial reporting across Lithia’s North American network.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of Lithia’s accounting policy manual, auditing techniques and US GAAP

• Conducting appropriate work procedures to test store compliance with policies, procedures, manufacturer and lender requirements and US GAAP

• Preparing reports of review findings and tracking remediation efforts.

• Collaborating effectively by proactively seeking input from relevant resources and consulting with colleagues to ensure testing conclusions are appropriate

• Coaching staff accountants on daily and project based tasks, performing initial detail reviews of work performed by staff accountants

• Developing and maintaining a positive, productive, collaborative professional relationship with Store and Home Office Personnel

• Tracking budget to actuals on store reviews

• Participating in other cross-departmental initiatives as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

• Strong time and project management abilities

• Effectively articulates problems and contributes constructive solutions to discussions.

• History of maintaining composure and delivering results consistently when performing field work or operating against deadlines

• Adapts to change and switches tasks seamlessly as priorities evolve

• Proficient in data analysis and technology utilization, including Microsoft Excel

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics preferred, relevant work experience in dealership accounting or general accounting considered in lieu of a degree

• 2+ years of relevant experience, public accounting and CPA, CIA, or CISA designations a plus

• Willingness to travel 25-50% of work hours

Competencies

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change

• Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans, and follows through

• Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results

• Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

• Loves data and the story it tells

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. *

• Up to 1/3 of time: standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds

• Up to 2/3 of time: sitting, kneeling, reaching, talking, hearing

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Locations

• Medford, OR

• Tigard, OR

• Eugene, OR

• Dallas, TX

• Calabasas, CA

• Tampa, FL

• Detroit, MI

• South Amboy, NJ

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, 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.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay

• 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

  High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. 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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.

Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!