Accounts Payable Administrator (East Coast)
About The Position
Lithia & Driveway is hiring an Accounts Payable Administrator to support accurate and timely payments across the organization. The role manages invoice processing, vendor relationships, payment issues, and process improvements, while delivering customer service and maintaining accuracy. Candidates must reside in the East Coast region. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. The target hiring range is $22.00–$23.00 per hour, with a full compensation range of $19.25–$28.50 per hour. The position requires at least one year of prior remote-work experience and 1–2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations. High-volume, deadline-driven experience is preferred. An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Requirements
- At least one year of prior remote-work experience.
- 1–2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Customer-service mindset and ability to build relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
- High school graduate or equivalent; applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently through established accounts payable workflows and systems.
- Manage assigned store locations, vendor accounts, and invoice queues to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.
- Review, validate, and update invoice information while complying with company policies and procedures.
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies, credits, and payment issues.
- Resolve payment allocation issues, account disputes, and outstanding balances while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
- Monitor and prioritize critical service invoices to help ensure uninterrupted business operations.
- Provide prompt, professional, and friendly support to vendors and internal partners.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce processing errors.
- Communicate workload challenges, unusual items, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
- Support department projects and other business initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid holidays and PTO (80 hours upon hire)
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Lithia Learning Center
- Vehicle purchase discounts
- Wellness programs
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
