Accounts Payable Specialist – Automotive

Accounts Payable Specialist - Automotive

Clay Cooley Auto Group is seeking motivated, dependable Accounts Payable Specialists to support our growing dealership network. This is an excellent opportunity to build and advance your accounting career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for invoice processing, financial verification, and timely vendor payments, while assisting with account reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records. You'll play a vital role in ensuring dealership operations run smoothly and efficiently.

If you're eager to develop your skills, take on responsibility, and grow with a respected automotive group, we'd love to hear from you!

Employee Benefits & Compensation

We believe in supporting our employees with a strong, competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Health & Wellness Coverage
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement Plans with Company Matching
  • 401(k) and Roth options
• Employee Discounts across the Clay Cooley network
• Incentive Program with Company Matching

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing, processing, and reconciling vendor invoices and statements accurately and on time
• Managing payment schedules in coordination with a third-party payment processor
• Ensuring expenses are properly approved and issuing payments by management authorization
• Maintaining up-to-date vendor records, including tax documentation
• Preparing and processing annual 1099-NEC filings in compliance with IRS requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma
• Automotive dealership accounting experience- REQUIRED
• Automotive DMS experience (Tekion preferred)
• Comfortable in a high-volume email/call environment
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and with a team
• Full-time availability with cutoff flexibility
• Professional and dependable
• Fast onboarding-start within days of applying

Job Type:

Full-time

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must have valid identification and must complete the pre-employment screening.