Lead Accounts Payable Clerk

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Lead Accounts Payable Clerk to join our rapidly growing and extremely fast-paced dealership environment. This role requires someone who thrives under pressure, can process 100–300 invoices per day, and has a strong background working in private-sector accounting or dealership settings.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the confidence to take ownership of the AP function from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice entry, coding, matching, approvals, and payment processing.
• Accurately process high-volume invoices daily (100–300 per day).
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships by ensuring timely communication and payment accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting best practices.
• Assist with month-end close, accruals, reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Lead, guide, and support AP team members when needed.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience (required).
• Experience working in private-sector environments such as automotive dealerships, logistics, retail, or service industries (strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to manage extremely high-volume invoice processing.
• Proficiency with Procede, CDK, Karmak, or similar dealership/accounting ERP systems (required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to “hit the ground running” with little to no training.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with potential for long-term growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Paid birthday off
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which accounting or ERP systems have you used (Procede, CDK, Karmak, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.)?
• Do you have experience handling multi-location or multi-entity accounts?
• Have you participated in month-end close or financial reporting processes?
• Do you have experience processing high-volume invoices (100–300 per day)?
• Do you have experience working in the automotive dealership sector or a similarly demanding private-sector environment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26