AR/AP Specialist

Shults Ford Lincoln Group•Wexford, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About Shults Ford: Shults Ford is a premier new vehicle dealership known for its commitment to providing high-quality automotive products and services to our valued customers. With a rich history of serving our community, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch customer experiences while maintaining a strong presence in the automotive industry. Joining our team offers stability, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment, along with competitive benefits and perks. Job Description: We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented AR/AP Specialist to join our office team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s financial transactions, ensuring accurate and timely payments, maintaining financial records, and supporting overall financial operations. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and compliance standards will be vital to our continued success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree or coursework in accounting or finance is a plus)
Proven experience in automotive dealership or related accounting roles preferred
Strong knowledge of Reynolds and Reynolds
Solid understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Process incoming payments, including cash, checks, and credit card payments, and ensure accurate recording.
Reconcile customer accounts to resolve discrepancies and discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain organized and up-to-date records of customer transactions and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances.
Assist with the preparation of periodic financial reports.
Verify and process invoices from vendors and service providers for payment.
Maintain an organized and efficient system for tracking and filing vendor invoices.
Collaborate with department heads to verify the accuracy of invoices and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and process payments to vendors in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure that all financial transactions are accurately entered into the accounting system.
Maintain meticulous records of all accounts receivable and payable transactions.
Assist in keeping track of inventory costs and related financial data.
Work closely with other departments, including sales, service, and management, to ensure accurate financial data and resolve any financial-related issues.
Address inquiries and discrepancies from both customers and vendors professionally and promptly.
Provide support to the finance team as needed.