Accounts Payable Administrator

Dealership:

L0105 Lithia Home Office Accounts Payable Administrator

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (PST, CST & EST)

Compensation:
The full salary range for this position is $19.25-$28.50/hr the anticipated starting pay is $/hr, determined by factors such as skills, experience, and organizational considerations. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

• 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.
• Ensure timely expense allocation and vendor payments.
• Resolve incorrect payment allocations and other account disputes to ensure ongoing purchase ability.
• 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: communicate errors, unusual items, proposed solutions and process improvement opportunities.
• Inform supervisor of excessive, undemanding or unbalanced workload.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Critical thinker, active listener and effective time manager
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities, delays, or unexpected events in the workplace and/or in job responsibilities and expectations
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to operate in a confidential, professional, positive team atmosphere
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 1-2 years previous accounts payable experience
• Previous customer service experience
• Associate or a Bachelor’s degree is a plus

• 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. 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.