Senior Technical Accountant

Dealership:

Lithia & Driveway | Senior Technical Accountant

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

we're looking for a Senior Technical Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys tackling complex accounting challenges. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our monthly close and financial reporting processes, applying technical accounting expertise to support business decisions, ensure compliance, and strengthen financial accuracy across the organization.

If you're passionate about U.S. GAAP, enjoy analyzing complex transactions, and want to play a visible role within a collaborative accounting team, we'd love to connect with you.

Location: Remote (PST Work Hours)

Compensation Range:$65,000–$95,000. Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation and review of complex journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including financial reporting requirements.
• Research accounting guidance and evaluate the treatment of non-routine transactions.
• Document technical accounting conclusions in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Review work prepared by team members, providing coaching and guidance to support quality and development.
• Assist with financial statement schedules, disclosures, and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and respond to accounting-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and improve documentation standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting analyses.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays
• PTO: 80 hours front-loaded on day 1
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs ​

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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 regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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