Accounts Payable Administrator (East Coast)

L0105 Lithia Home Office; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator for the East Coast region. The role focuses on processing high volumes of invoices, managing vendor accounts, and ensuring timely payments while maintaining accuracy and strong vendor relationships.

The position requires prior AP experience (remote work a plus), strong Excel skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines. Compensation reflects a transparent pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working remote (1 year minimum).
• 1-2 years of Accounts Payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations experience.
• Experience in high-volume, deadline-driven environments preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Customer-service mindset with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately through AP workflows and systems.
• Manage store locations, vendor accounts, and invoice queues to ensure timely payments.
• Review, validate, and update invoice information per company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies, credits, and payment issues.
• Resolve payment allocation issues and account disputes to maintain vendor relationships.
• Monitor service invoices to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to provide professional support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce errors.
• Communicate workload challenges and improvement recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor relations

Excel

Prioritization

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. 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.

Location: East Coast Region (Candidates must reside within this region) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST Target Hiring Range: $22.00–$23.00/hr

What You'll Do

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently through established AP workflows and systems.
• 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.
• Work closely with vendors and internal partners to provide prompt, professional, and friendly support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce processing errors.
• Communicate workload challenges, unusual items, and process improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support department projects and other business initiatives as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Prior experience working remote, required (1 year minimum) 1-2 years of Accounts Payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related financial operations experience.
• Experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• A customer-service mindset with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.

We are a drug free workplace.

Total Rewards

At Lithia & Driveway, we believe in pay transparency. The full compensation range for this position is $19.25–$28.50/hr, reflecting the earning potential and growth opportunities available within the role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Final pay decisions are made through the interview process and in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• 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
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

For a more detailed view, visit: https://totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com/

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!