What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Swickard Auto Group?
Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for keeping things organized? We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing automotive group. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly by managing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting the day-to-day accounting functions across multiple dealership locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working behind the scenes to keep things moving, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for keeping things organized? We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing automotive group. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly by managing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting the day-to-day accounting functions across multiple dealership locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working behind the scenes to keep things moving, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process accounts payable timely and accurately, ensuring expenses are posted in the proper period and to the proper account
- Act as a key liaison between accounting and operational staff to ensure proper controls and vendor payments
- Reconcile Accounts Payable schedules and maintain vendor files
- Lead and assist with month-end and year-end processes (accruals, out-of-period expenses, schedules, 1099's, etc.)
- Reconcile monthly factory statements for multiple dealerships, payable accounts, and various vendor statements
- Post end-of-month corporate statements
- Process miscellaneous checks as needed
- Work with vendors and respond to miscellaneous inquiries as needed
- Document current processes, define gaps and recommend standardized processes
- Assist with ad-hoc projects, additional duties as directed
- Experience: 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience (automotive dealership experience a plus)
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in Accounting or related field preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, QuickBooks) is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Sitting: The majority of the workday is spent sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.
- Standing and Walking: There may be times when the accountant needs to stand, walk around the office, or attend meetings.
- Reaching and Bending: The accountant may need to reach for files, supplies, or equipment.
- Lifting: Occasionally, there might be a need to lift or move documents, supplies, or equipment. Occasionally lifts up to 20 pounds.
- Career Path – Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!
- Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
