Accounts Payable Administrator (West Coast)

Lithia & Driveway; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO: 80 hours uponHire

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

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 to manage invoice processing, vendor relationships, and timely payments across the organization. The role requires problem-solving, multitasking, and a strong focus on accuracy.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years in AP, experience with high-volume environments, and proficiency in Excel. A related degree is preferred, with on-site duties in the West Coast region.

Qualifications

• Remote work experience required (1 year minimum).
• 1–2 years in Accounts Payable, accounting, bookkeeping or related financial ops.
• Experience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage competing deadlines.
• Customer-service mindset with vendor/internal stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately using AP workflows and systems.
• Manage assigned store locations, vendor accounts, and invoice queues.
• Review, validate, and update invoice information per policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve payment allocation issues and account disputes.
• Monitor critical service invoices to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Provide prompt, professional support to vendors and internal partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce errors.
• Communicate workload challenges and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support department projects and initiatives.

Skills

Remote work experience

Accounts Payable

Excel proficiency

High-volume environment

Prioritization

Vendor relations

Customer service

Independent work

Accounting degree (preferred)

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. 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: West Coast Region (Candidates must reside within this region)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM PST/MST

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.

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

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High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. 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.