Dealership:L0330 Lithia Ford Idaho Falls
Lithia Body and Paint of Idaho Falls (Lithia Ford)
Now HIRING full time Body Shop Specialist for our busy Collision Center!
- Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
Do you love helping people? Want to be part of a team dedicated to delivering honest value, earning customers for life, taking personal ownership, improving constantly and having fun? If you share these goals and want to get your career in gear, this might be the place for you.
Responsibilities:
The Bodyshop Specialist I is the key link between the Bodyshop and Dealership Accounting. This position is position that focuses on body shop and body shop accounting functions that support the operations of the Body Shop. In most cases the Specialist will sit within the Body Shop. Accounting related tasks are very minimal, in many cases the individual may not post to the general ledger. The role is most common in a centralized accounting structure. Successful individuals will build strong relationships with department leads and quickly gain business and automotive acumen. Exceptional performers would be positioned for a role as a Body Shop Specialist II.
The Body Shop Specialist I reports to the Body Shop Manager or Body Shop Business Manager if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Receive payments made by cash, checks, credit card receipts, EFTs and issue payment receipts
- Process Daily Deposit Workbook for the Body Shop and reconcile to Body Shop management software
- Assists Body Shop Manager and Estimators on the collection of outstanding Body Shop Accounts Receivables
- Prepare and audit Repair Orders to be closed and posted
- May occasionally close repair orders
- May assist Body Shop Manager with Technician Payroll and Work in Process Balancing
- May assist with parts and sublet data entry into management software
- Document Verification per Audit and Insurance Requirements
- Answer and direct inbound phone calls
- Schedule Appointments for estimates and repairs
- Call on Insurance Assignments to schedule appointments for estimates/repairs
- Issue Purchase Orders for parts, sublets, and supply orders
- Scan File Contents into Body Shop management software
- Greet Customers
- Operational Controls
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail
- Sense of urgency
- Excellent communication
- Body Shop Experience (preferred)
- Bookkeeping/Accounting (preferred)
- Retail Sales and/or Customer Service (preferred)
Competencies
- Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
- Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
- Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
- Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values
- Veterans encouraged to apply!
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.