Lithia & Driveway | Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for a corporate entity and ensures that all transactions are accounted for in accordance with GAAP as well as perform inter-company billings for diverse and varied processes. The Senior Accountant processes month-end close including the review of reconciliations and month-end balances and research of income statement variances.

Location: Hybrid - Medford or Portland

Compensation: $65,000-$85,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting

• Perform and review recurring monthly accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries and administration of other corporate accounting duties for the Driveway company, ensuring that all transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.

• Analyze balance sheet accounts and document results during the month-end close process.

• Research and understand other accounting issues and topics as necessary.

• Driveway Finance Financial Corporation / LMDC Accounting

• Perform and review recurring monthly accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries and administration of the Company’s full spectrum loan portfolio (DFC), and the Company’s wholesale parts business (LMDC).

• Analyze balance sheet accounts and document results during the month-end close process.

• Calculate, analyze and create recording entries for DFC loss reserve.

• Create and analyze reconciliations, reporting, and communication of Asset Backed Securities (ABS) data

• Help maintain strategic relationships for ABS warehouse line

• Assist in preparation for ABS term market including data testing, report creation, and creating relationships

• Collaboration and Mentorship

• Proactively address accounting issues in coordination with stakeholders.

• Provide an example to other members of the Corporate Accounting team, providing training and guidance as requested by your supervisors.

• Other Projects as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Sense of urgency

• Active listening

• Critical thinking

• Time management

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience.

• Must exercise independent judgment and care in decision making process.

• Maintain a high level of integrity and independence.

• Attainment of or desire to attain CPA or other relevant professional certification.