Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager

Description

At Swickard, we're passionate about vehicles and committed to providing 100% customer support and satisfaction – that's where you come in!

Each member of our team is dedicated to providing a superior experience, whether over the phone, face to face, or in a supportive role. Our customers are the reason we're here. We want to be their favorite place to purchase or lease a vehicle, and we want to be your favorite place to work! If you understand hospitality and are committed to the customer experience, we'd like to talk to you! Swickard is changing the way auto dealerships operate and revolutionizing the world of service after the sale. Our culture is transforming the retail automotive industry – and our team just continues to grow! 

We are looking for an Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager who understands the accounting side of a dealership. Someone who likes the busy day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced environment and manages their time wisely. 

The Accounts Payable - Assistant Manager supports the business and the AP team by providing leadership and managing a variety of specialized services within Accounts Payable. This individual will ensure accurate and timely invoice posting, accounting, and payment processing. The ideal candidate is curious, motivated, a proven leader, results-oriented, and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the team to manage the posting, matching, payment, and scanning of invoices per department guidelines
• Manages special requests and complex exceptions in accordance with company policy
• Leads the team in complex assignments or projects
• Responds to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Leads month-end closing activities
• Participates in or manages assigned special projects
• Builds relationships across the business to ensure transparency, training, and adherence to company policies and practices
• Builds and implements training plans for the Accounts Payable team
• Collaborates with peers, leaders and business partners to ensure a successful outcome in all assignments
• Sets a professional example as a leader
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Assists with related special projects, as requested or assigned.
• Acquires knowledge of Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings

Minimum Requirements:

• Two-year associate’s degree in Accounting and/or three to five years’ related experience
• Three plus years’ experience in a high-volume, fast-paced accounts payable environment
• Three or more years’ experience as a leader or supervisor

Qualifications / Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Prior experience working with SAP S/4 HANA
• Prior experience working with OCR and workflow technology a plus
• Basic accounting principles knowledge
• Demonstrates the ability to lead change
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills