Accounts Payable Admin

$41,600 - $43,680/Yr

Lithia Motors - Riverside, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Riverside, CA

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Accounts Payable Administrator at Lithia Home Office is responsible for managing the accounts payable process efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role requires proficiency in various systems to process invoices and handle vendor inquiries while providing excellent customer service. The position is remote, requiring adherence to PST business hours.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate the required systems to process invoices through the workflow.
• Independently administer assigned stores and queues.
• Verify, enter and/or correct applicable invoice attributes through the workflow.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Ensure accurate invoice processing and timely expense allocation and vendor payments.
• Resolve incorrect payment allocations and other account disputes.
• Contact vendors to obtain payment for outstanding credit balances.
• Identify 'Special Processing' and/or 'Statement' Invoices.
• Assist with department projects and provide other information as needed.
• Proactively track 'Vital Services' invoices through the workflow to ensure services continue uninterrupted.
• Provide prompt and friendly customer service to vendors and stores.
• Proactively communicate with your supervisor regarding errors, unusual items, proposed solutions, and process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years previous accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a confidential, professional, positive team atmosphere.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates or Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Previous customer service experience.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance