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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Our client is a growing multi-location automotive repair business operating across five locations in the US. The company provides automotive repair and maintenance services and has streamlined its financial operations to efficiently manage vendor payments, parts-related expenses, utilities, and other operating costs.
Join our US client as an Accounts Payable Specialist and take ownership of day-to-day AP operations across their five locations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and reliable professional with hands-on Accounts Payable experience who can independently manage vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and payment verification. This is a mid-level role within a highly streamlined AP function, making it a great opportunity for someone who can quickly learn new systems and take ownership of recurring processes.
The role will work closely with the internal team and occasionally communicate with vendors to resolve payment questions, statements, refunds, and other account-related issues.
Note: This is a remote, full-time contractor role.
Process and manage vendor invoices and payments across multiple locations.
Review credit card transactions and verify that receipts and corresponding repair order documentation are properly attached.
Process monthly vendor statements and one-time payments for services such as landscaping, legal, repairs, and maintenance.
Monitor recurring utility payments and confirm that automatic payments have been successfully processed.
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies or outstanding balances.
Verify automotive-related expenses in Tekmetric by matching transactions to the corresponding repair order.
Communicate with vendors as needed regarding payments, statements, refunds, and account-related questions.
Maintain accurate AP records and ensure transactions are properly documented and categorized.
Support basic accounting and month-end activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
2+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
Experience processing vendor invoices, payments, and statements.
Experience with vendor and account reconciliations.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and accruals.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage recurring AP processes with accuracy.
Experience working with accounting, ERP, AP, or credit card management platforms.
Comfortable communicating with vendors via email and occasionally by phone.
Experience with QuickBooks is a plus.
Experience with Ramp or a similar corporate credit card platform is a plus.
Experience with Tekmetric or similar automotive software is a plus.
Accounts Receivable experience is a plus.
Automotive or multi-location business experience is a plus.
Proficient English level.
Ramp and Tekmetric experience are not required. The client is open to candidates who have experience with similar platforms and can learn these systems quickly.
Competitive compensation in US dollars.
Remote work opportunity.
Work with a growing US-based automotive business.
Opportunity to take ownership of a streamlined AP function and contribute to efficient financial operations.