AP Clerk

Principle Auto

Accounts Payable Clerk

Who You Are

Principle Auto is seeking a detailed and experienced Accounts Payable Clerk. You are an organized and methodical person. You enjoy working alone, completing detailed projects, as well as working on a team to complete larger projects. You maintain a strong level of enthusiasm and positivity and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Who We Are

Our Mission: We Live to Provide Exceptional Care.

Our Purpose: Helping People Live a Better Life

Simply put, we desire to change the automotive industry. We are in the business of building relationships, and we want to ensure that we are there for our guests throughout their journey. We do this by hiring the Greatest People. We heavily invest in their growth and development with dozens of training programs through Principle University. Principle Auto understands the importance of taking care of its associates and maintaining the unique culture that fosters exceptional care for our guests. Our culture is found in our values.

Our Values Are Our G-U-I-D-E

• Great People- We hire people with heart. We care about each other, so caring for the customer comes naturally.
• Unparalleled Service- We understand that everyone defines great service differently, and we aim to meet our guests' needs individually and with complete focus.
• Integrity- We never allow pressure to influence our guidance to guests or fellow associates. We are accountable to each other to do what is right.
• Defining Excellence- We desire to be the best, constantly changing to the next environment. We have a burning need to learn and be a leader in our industry.
• Enthusiasm- We aim to have fun every day. If it's not fun, we find a way to make it so. We are energetic, and our energy draws people to us.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, your role is a key support function for the finance team. You will be responsible for entry-level accounts payable and clerical work, which will include fiscal record-keeping. Effective multi-tasking abilities with a “can-do” attitude are a must. In addition, a positive and helpful disposition is a must. Your role as an Accounts Payable Clerk will also include being a pro-active team-player who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Clerk:

• Match Receivers with Invoices
• Research discrepancies between Receivers and Invoices
• Work with vendors to resolve past due invoices
• Vendor Relations and Service
• Maintain and Enter New Vendor Records
• Track credits owed to the company and ensure all credits were properly applied to vendor payments.
• Run AP Check Run, validate, and send checks.
• Reconcile Vendor Statements each month
• Other Finance and Accounting tasks, reconciliations, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications of the Accounts Payable Clerk:

• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience is a must, preferably in a dealership.
• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• Highly proficient computer skills needed with Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Required.
• High degree of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Must be able to provide quick turnaround of unanticipated requests and prioritize and organize workflow to ensure effective and efficient completion of assigned tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain performance in high-pressure situations.
• Strong business acumen and judgment are necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills exercising discretion and diplomacy in working with others, including all levels of management.
• Clean driving record.
• Valid state of residence driver’s license.
• Ability to clear a criminal background check and a drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to hold, handle, or feel; and be able to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Principle Auto maintains a strong policy of equal opportunities for all associates and applicants of employment. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. EOE