Lead Accounts Payable Vendor Specialist (HYBRID)

Overview Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG), a Fortune 500 public automotive retailer, is currently seeking a Lead Accounts Payable Vendor Specialist Join Our Team of World Class Professionals As a Lead Accounts Payable Vendor Specialist , you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of team members and customers every day. We are looking for a driven, dedicated individual who is excited at the opportunity to join a successful team, and continue to drive home the culture of success that has been built. Does this sound like you? Apply Now This role is hybrid consisting of both remote and in-office work days. Benefits Pay and Recognition: Weekly pay Paid holidays & paid time off Paid training Stock equity grant awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible) Insurance / Retirement: Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans Up to 8 weeks paid pregnancy leave ( disability leave) Health savings Flex spending accounts ( tax free ) Short-term and Long-term disability plans Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term) 401k with company match Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development: Digital career path tool to assist with career development Continuous training through Asbury University Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages: Student loan relief resources Employee assistance program Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs Scholarship awards Opportunities to join our community service initiatives Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities Responsibilities and Qualifications This position is responsible to train, coach, and work with leadership to monitor performance of teams with 4-10 associates. The overall goal is to process invoices and pay our vendors on a timely and accurate basis. Daily Analyze and direct workflow of associates Post manual invoices to assist with payment processes Run and monitor automated routines through software program, oversee the research and resolution of rejected invoices Address all incoming email Assist vendors, locations, and associates with research and resolution queries Weekly Assist with issuance of company payment - perform verifications Attend meetings/participate in goal setting/ process improvement initiatives Monthly Monitor and assist with statement reconciliation completion Monitor selected inventory posting processes to ensure all components are completed on time Work with leadership on creating reports to monitor posting success Assist with month end close routines Personnel Coordinate training of new hires, and implement programs for continued training of all staff members. Coordinate coverage for associates on leave Requirements to interview: 5 Years Accounts Payable Experience Excel experience Leadership experience Ideal candidate will have: Problem solving ability Excellent communication skills Proven record of ability to train and coach