Automotive Accounts Payable Admin

About the role

Accounting Administrative Position

DuPratt Ford Auburn is growing and we are looking for a detail oriented and dependable Accounting Administrative person to join our Business Office team to support the daily administrative accounting functions of our dealership operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to gain the knowledge necessary to build their career in the automotive accounting field with room for advancement. Previous automotive experience is preferred, but not required. If you have the right skills, qualifications, and desire to learn and grow yourself professionally, then this is the position that you are looking for.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Accounts Payable processes
• Enter vendor invoices into accounting system
• Assist in reconciling vendor statements to invoices
• Communicate with vendors and department managers for purposes of missing documentation
• Input new vehicle information into vehicle databases
• Input new vehicle cost information into accounting system
• Process Dealer Trade inventory transfers
• Maintain organized physical and electronic accounting documentation
• Input online release of liability information for vehicles traded in
• Backup support for service cashier as needed
• Support accounting functions related to parts and service, and vehicle inventory reconditioning
• Assist the accounting team with month end preparation and other administrative accounting responsibilities
• Perform additional accounting responsibilities and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, or office experience is required.
• Basic accounting knowledge is required
• Basic understanding of invoices, payments, debits/credits is necessary
• Data entry and record keeping is required
• Invoice processing
• Willingness to learn accounting processes and automotive industry operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to organize and multi-task to meet deadlines
• Comfortable using Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, and other computer systems
• Ability to review information on computer screens and paper documents
• Good attendance and reliable transportation
• Good work ethic and a desire to grow yourself professionally
• Previous experience in an automotive dealership, collision center, or similar environment is a plus, but is not a requirement.