What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Dealership Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk position at Mike Burch Ford?
About Us
Mike Burch Ford is a family-owned Ford Dealership in Blackshear, Georgia. We have established ourselves as the premiere auto dealer in Pierce County, doing business all over the state and even across state lines. We pride ourselves on taking distance out the equation for our customers and providing honest prices and quality work for everyone who walks through our doors. Excellence is our standard. Come join this phenomenal team and build a rewarding career in the car industry!
Position To Be Filled: Full-Time Automotive Dealership Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Job Overview
Mike Burch Ford is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for processing vendor invoices and payments, posting customer payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work closely with dealership departments to maintain timely and accurate financial records. Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience is required; automotive dealership experience is a plus.
Accounts Payable
- Review, code, and enter vendor invoices, verifying charges and obtaining required approvals.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
- Prepare payments according to established payment schedules and dealership procedures.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve missing invoices, credits, and billing discrepancies.
- Maintain organized vendor records, including W-9 forms and supporting payment documentation.
Accounts Receivable
- Post customer payments and apply them to the correct accounts.
- Maintain and reconcile customer, fleet, wholesale, and other charge accounts.
- Prepare account statements and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Research payment discrepancies and work with customers and dealership departments to resolve them.
- Review receivable aging reports and communicate overdue accounts to management.
General Accounting Support
- Maintain accurate records in the dealership management system.
- Work closely with sales, service, parts, and office staff to ensure transactions are properly documented.
- Assist with month-end closing and accounting schedules.
- Protect confidential customer, vendor, and dealership financial information.
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping experience required.
- Automotive dealership accounting experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with dealership management systems and Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accurate data-entry skills.
- Ability to research discrepancies, manage deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.
- Professional communication skills and a dependable work ethic.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting education is a plus.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Blackshear, GA 31516 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $25