Accounts Payable Administrator (West Coast

Position: Accounts Payable Administrator (West Coast)
Dealership:

L0105 Lithia Home Office Lithia & Driveway | Accounts Payable 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 Green Cars.

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.

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Join our Accounts Payable team and play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payments across our organization. In this position, you'll manage invoice processing, support vendor relationships, resolve payment issues, and contribute to process improvements that keep our business running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, managing multiple priorities, and delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Location:

West Coast Region (Candidates must reside within this region)

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PST/MST Compensation:
The full range for this position is $19.25–$28.50/hr the anticipated starting pay is $22.00–23.00/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.

What You'll DoProcess a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently through established AP workflows and systems.

Manage assigned store locations, vendor accounts, and invoice queues to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.

Review, validate, and update invoice information while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Reconcile vendor statements and proactively investigate discrepancies, credits, and payment issues.

Resolve payment allocation issues, account disputes, and outstanding balances to maintain positive vendor relationships.

Monitor and prioritize critical service invoices to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Work closely with vendors and internal partners to provide prompt, professional, and friendly support.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce processing errors.

Communicate workload challenges, unusual items, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.

Support department projects and other business initiatives as assigned.

What You'll Bring Prior experience working remote, required (1 year minimum)1-2 years of Accounts Payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations experience.

Experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment preferred.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

A customer-service mindset with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

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

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 upon hire Short and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs For a more detailed view, visit: https://to 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.
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