Santa Margarita Ford is currently seeking an Automotive Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk. We are looking for a qualified person to join our team who is (above all): honest, hardworking, positive, and dependable.

While our organization continues to grow, we are at the heart of all that we do, a family organization. Our “mom and pop” approach gives us several advantages and really sets us apart from today’s corporate climate. Our organization is known for honest and fair dealings, quality service, and long-term community-based relationships with employees, customers, and vendors.

Our culture stands for the following:

• Commitment to Integrity – It is the basis for all we do, for our customers and our employees.
• Professional and Innovative Approach – We strive to lead our industry in new ways to sell and service vehicles. We’re not afraid to try something new.
• Employee Involvement – No one can do it by themselves. We work hard at working together to reach higher levels of success than could be achieved individually and we value everyone’s opinion regardless of job position. Cross departmental teams help cultivate a thriving environment with ample career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive and Lucrative Compensation – Performance, work ethic, and attitude determine our success.
• Ongoing Training – We are big believers in practice and make available all types of personal and professional training resources.
• Customer Service – Check us out on Google, Yelp, and Facebook to see what our customers and community think about us.
• Community Involvement – Since 1951, our business has been to make our community a better place to live and work. Through charitable contributions, special events and fundraisers, and direct involvement in schools, hospitals, and businesses, Santa Margarita Auto Group believes that investing in our communities is simply the right thing to do.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain a large number of vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Process submittals and cancellations for aftermarket products.
• Process dealer trades paperwork.
• Process and post customer payments, including checks, credit cards, and electronic transfers.
• Reconcile AR accounts and follow up on past-due accounts in coordination with management.
• Assist with finance receivables, manufacturer incentives, and internal chargebacks as required.
• Address and respond to vendor/customer inquiries.
• Perform month end tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or general accounting.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organization skills.

Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan
• Vehicle purchase plan