What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Swickard Shared Services?
Description
At Swickard, we're passionate about vehicles and committed to providing 100% customer support and satisfaction – that's where you come in!
Each member of our team is dedicated to providing a superior experience, whether over the phone, face to face, or in a supportive role. Our customers are the reason we're here. We want to be their favorite place to purchase or lease a vehicle, and we want to be your favorite place to work! If you understand hospitality and are committed to the customer experience, we'd like to talk to you! Swickard is changing the way auto dealerships operate and revolutionizing the world of service after the sale. Our culture is transforming the retail automotive industry – and our team just continues to grow!
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who understands the accounting side of a dealership. Someone who likes the busy day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced environment and manages their time wisely.
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 EOM 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
Qualifications:
- Experience with high volume Accounts Payable
- Automotive and accounts payable experience a must
- Self-starter, motivated by results, problem solver, team player
- Automotive industry knowledge is strongly desired
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in computer software MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Reynolds & Reynolds experience a plus
- Comfortable with operating multiple application systems
- Demonstrates success building consensus and working in a team environment
- Ability to complete multiple projects on time with varying timelines and priorities
We offer a competitive package - salary and benefits - including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance, optional disability coverage, paid holidays and vacation time, and a 401K plan.
Join us - be part of an amazing culture that's transforming how customers feel about buying or leasing their next vehicle. You'll be working alongside other talented individuals with the same vision and commitment – together; we'll drive toward a shared goal of giving our customers an exceptional experience. And at Swickard, as an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we ensure everyone is welcome and provided an environment to be successful and included. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our career alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Salary : $18 - $21
