Accounts Payable Administrator (East Coast)

Lithia & Driveway; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is hiring an Accounts Payable Administrator in the United States (Florida). You will manage vendor accounts, process invoices, and resolve payment issues while supporting process improvements across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in AP, strong Excel skills, and a customer-service mindset, with remote-work experience preferred. Schedule aligns with standard business hours, with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Accounts Payable or related financial operations experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Remote work experience required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned store locations, vendor accounts, and invoice queues to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.
• Review, validate, and update invoice information while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively investigate discrepancies, credits, and payment issues.
• Resolve payment allocation issues, account disputes, and outstanding balances to maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Monitor and prioritize critical service invoices to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Communicate workload challenges, unusual items, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support department projects and other business initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Remote work experience

Accounts Payable experience

Customer service mindset

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dealership:L0105 Lithia Home Office

Lithia & Driveway | Accounts Payable Administrator

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. Join our Accounts Payable team and play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payments across our organization. In this position, you'll manage invoice processing, support vendor relationships, resolve payment issues, and contribute to process improvements that keep our business running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, managing multiple priorities, and delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST

Target Hiring Range: $22.00–$23.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned store locations, vendor accounts, and invoice queues to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.
• Review, validate, and update invoice information while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively investigate discrepancies, credits, and payment issues.
• Resolve payment allocation issues, account disputes, and outstanding balances to maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Monitor and prioritize critical service invoices to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Communicate workload challenges, unusual items, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support department projects and other business initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working remote, required (1 year minimum)
• ~1-2 years of Accounts Payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations experience.
• ~ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• ~ A customer-service mindset with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• ~ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.

The full compensation range for this position is $19.25–$28.50/hr, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

• Paid Holidays & PTO: 80 hours upon hire
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• ~401(k) Retirement Plan
• ~ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.