Corporate AP Administrator

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

The Corporate Accounts Payable Administrator is responsible for performing the assigned aspects of the accounts payable process with a comprehensive understanding of the accounting-related aspects to ensure accurate expense allocation and administration of the month-end process.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Compensation Range: $19.25-$28.50/hr, with a typical starting range of $19.25-21.00/hr. Actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

What You'll Do

• Independently operate systems required to process invoices through workflow
• Administer assigned stores and queues
• Verify, enter, and correct invoice attributes within the workflow
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor relationships to ensure accurate invoice processing, timely expense allocation, and vendor payments
• Resolve payment allocation discrepancies and account disputes to maintain ongoing purchase ability
• Contact vendors regarding outstanding credit balances
• Create and post journal entries to support proper expense allocation, including consolidated bills, prepaids, accruals, and invoice discrepancies
• Process urgent and manual payment requests for management companies
• Review, research, and obtain approvals for month-end schedules and balances
• Proactively communicate errors, unusual items, solutions, process improvement opportunities, and workload concerns to leadership
• Assist with department projects and provide additional support as needed

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, active listening, and time management abilities
• Customer-service mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and business needs with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate professionally in a positive team environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• 1–2 years of accounts payable experience preferred
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:  

•  Competitive pay 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans 
• Paid Holidays & PTO 
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Lithia Learning Center 
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts 
• Wellness Programs ​

For a more detailed view, visit: www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.