Accounts Receivable Representative

Dealership:

Accounts Receivable Representative

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Representative is a liaison between Lithia Motors, Inc. and its customers.  The role is responsible for providing stellar customer service as it relates to both the efficient and timely collection of service and parts customer receivables as well as the professional response to inquiries regarding those receivables.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts daily to identify aged receivables and contact customers for payment.
• Keep detailed records and reporting on collection activity including updating systems and trackers.
• Receive in-bound AR related calls.
• Resolve billing issues.
• Research and respond to inquiries from service and parts customers, Lithia stores and internal customers within the timeframe that aligns with established service level agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are needed to be successful in this position:

• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Active Listening – give full attention to the words and body language of others, take time to understand the points being made and ask questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Time Management – ability to prioritize workload and manage one’s own time.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Experience with outbound calls or collections is valuable.

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.