Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

What’s Under the Hood Drive Time Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The Drive Time Family of Brands spans across Drive Time, Bridgecrest and Silver Rock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, we're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who thrives in a high-volume environment, can work independently, and serves as a trusted subject matter expert within the AP function. This person will tackle complex vendor and payment issues, drive process improvements, strengthen controls and compliance, support team development, and partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure efficient and accurate accounts payable operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Serving as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable processes and systems.
• Handling escalated and non-routine payment, vendor, and process-related issues with minimal supervision.
• Reviewing, validating, and maintaining accurate financial and payment data.
• Researching and resolving complex payments and vendor concerns.
• Coaching, training, and supporting team members to improve performance and knowledge sharing.
• Assisting with process documentation, SOP development, and operational improvements.
• Identifying process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities to strengthen compliance and audit readiness.
• Partnering effectively with vendors and internal business stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Leading small-scale projects, testing efforts, and system-related initiatives.
• Leveraging advanced Excel tools and data analysis techniques to support decision-making and operational excellence.

• Natural problem-solvers who can identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Professionals with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Individuals who take ownership, follow through, and hold themselves accountable for results.
• Resourceful team members who can navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Strong communicators who can build positive relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Organized professionals who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Individuals with a continuous improvement mindset who are always looking for better ways to operate.
• Sound decision-makers who are comfortable working independently and exercising good judgment.

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment runs, and account reconciliations.
• Experience researching and resolving complex payment and vendor issues.
• Ability to review and validate financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, macros, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, time management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Nice to Have Experience with credit card and expense reconciliation.
• Experience creating process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience supporting system implementations, testing, or process change initiatives.
• Understanding accounting fundamentals and general ledger (GL) coding.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly Workday.
• Experience with D365, Tipalti, Concur, or similar platforms is a plus.

Perks matter

• We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments.
• This position has an on-site…