Senior Accountant

Dealership:

L0105 Lithia Home Office

Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy
Location: Medford or Portland/Tigard (Open to remote based within Oregon) Compensation: $80,000-90,000

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) is one of the largest global automotive retailers providing a wide array of products and services throughout the ownership lifecycle with a vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire.  

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’re seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Policy team and help shape the future of financial governance across our expanding business.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for building structure and consistency in financial practices. As an individual contributor, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders, perform accounting research, and ensure policies are communicated and applied effectively. You’ll work closely with the Senior Manager, Accounting Policy, while gaining broad exposure to finance management and opportunities for career advancement.

What You’Ll Do:

• Develop, establish, and document accounting policies, incorporating stakeholder feedback and required changes.
• Perform US GAAP research and document any non-GAAP accounting policy deviations.
• Maintain and update the accounting policy manual with approved changes.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and align practices across multiple business lines.
• Coordinate with technical accounting to ensure ERP chart of accounts align with FCCS, making adjustments as needed.
• Support quarterly topside adjustments for SEC reporting, as required.
• Create rollout plans for new policy implementation and monitor compliance.
• Provide detailed guidance on general ledger coding for programs and incentives.

What You’Ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and business operations.

• Cpa Designation Preferred.

• Strong time management, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with major ERP and accounting systems desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work with urgency and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

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. 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.