Finance & Funding Administrator

Lithia Motors Home Office, Medford, OR 97501

Full time

R117966

Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home Office

Lithia & Driveway | Finance & Funding Administrator

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.

As a Funding Administrator, you'll help drive the final step of the vehicle purchase process by ensuring lender funds are properly received, reconciled, and applied. You'll collaborate with lenders, dealership teams, and accounting professionals to resolve discrepancies, manage transactions, and keep funding moving efficiently. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and making an impact behind the scenes, this role offers a great opportunity to build your experience in automotive finance and accounting operations.

Location: Medford, OR

Target Hiring Range: $20.00–$22.00/hr

What You'll Do

• Review, post, and reconcile funds received from lenders for vehicle purchases.

• Track and manage funding through accounting systems, manufacturer websites, and lender platforms.

• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, missing information, and funding issues.

• Ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.

• Partner with dealership accounting teams and internal stakeholders to answer questions and provide updates.

• Maintain detailed records and proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Support reporting, audits, and special projects as needed.

• Contribute ideas that help streamline processes and improve the overall funding experience.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with financial transactions, reconciliations, accounting support, banking, lending, or similar detail-oriented work.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies and solve problems efficiently.

• Confidence working with data, systems, and spreadsheets.

• Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups, are a plus.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.

Total Rewards

At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $16.85–$24.05/hr, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

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

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

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.

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

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!