Position Summary:
The AP/AR Clerk is responsible for processing and managing the dealership’s accounts payable and receivable functions. This position ensures all invoices and payments are accurately reviewed, approved, and processed in a timely manner. The role involves maintaining vendor relationships, resolving payment discrepancies, and supporting the accounting department with reports and reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and verify invoices and payment requests for proper documentation, coding, and approval
- Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors
- Prepare and distribute accounts payable checks; secure required signatures prior to release
- Answer vendor inquiries and resolve billing issues in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain and organize accounts payable records, spreadsheets, and reports
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and process adjustments as needed
- Assist in preparing account analyses and aging reports for management review
- Post and apply customer payments accurately to accounts receivable records
- Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue payments
- Support month-end closing processes through reporting, reconciliations, and documentation
- Perform general clerical duties such as scanning, filing, and copying
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial data flow and reporting
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of accounting and dealership operations