Accounts Payable Clerk

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Location: Greensboro, NC

About Us: Impex Auto Sales has been a leading player in North Carolina's automotive sales industry for over two decades, offering a wide range of vehicles and exceptional customer service. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or accounting, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for efficiency.

Position Summary: As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for the accounts payable functions for an independent location and for a franchise location, including posting deal fundings and transportation payments on new inventory. This role requires a high level of precision and accuracy, coupled with the ability to work independently and harmoniously with others in a fast-paced automotive dealer team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts payable functions for an independent location and a franchise location.
• Transportation payments on new inventory delivered.
• Posting deal fundings.
• Process, verify, and reconcile invoices for various departments within the dealership.
• Ensure all payments are completed on time, including regular payments, ad-hoc payments, and emergency payments.
• Maintain and update vendor files, including contact information, payment terms, and tax documents.
• Generate and present reports detailing accounts payable status to the business manager on a routine basis.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Utilize accounting software for efficient management of all payable accounts.
• Provide the title clerk with information on all purchased vehicles for the title list.
• Post all open items in accounts payable daily.
• Reconcile A/P statements and service/parts invoice payments.
• Work directly with dealership vendors to answer questions and analyze their accounts.
• Ensure compliance with government reporting requirements of payments to vendors such as forms 8300, 1099-NEC and 1099-Misc. forms.
• Assist A/R staff when needed.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• At least 5 years of experience in an accounts payable role in the Automotive industry
• Proficiency in automotive accounting software (e.g., DealerTrack DMS, CDK, Autosoft, etc..)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) related to accounts payable.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced and changing environment.

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annualized (DOE)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.

Impex Auto Sales is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.