Accounts Payable Clerk I

Hagerty Insurance Agency; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Hagerty is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle supplier invoices and employee reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. The role supports monthly close, audit readiness, and process improvements within a hybrid US-based team.

The candidate will work with ERP systems (NetSuite/SAP/Oracle), maintain supplier relationships, and assist in audits while following SOX-like controls. Remote-friendly with office hybrid in Traverse City area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and payables processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with electronic payment systems and expense management platforms.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and adapt methods as needed.
• Clear communication skills to explain financial processes and resolve inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices and employee expense reports in accordance with procedures and internal controls.
• Review invoice data for completeness and approvals before ERP entry.
• Prepare payments via check, ACH, or wire, ensuring timeliness and supplier terms compliance.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies through effective communication.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and apply credit memos or discounts as applicable.
• Maintain organized documentation of financial transactions for policies and audits.
• Assist with monthly close activities including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams and external suppliers about payment processes.
• Support audit preparation by providing requested documentation and clarifications.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose adjustments.
• Provide informal guidance to new or less experienced team members.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting principles

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

ERP systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Say hello to Hagerty

Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers. We put our members at the center of everything we do and are dedicated to making it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love. We’re proud to be the world’s largest insurer of collectible and enthusiast vehicles and are home to the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world’s largest car club. Our Marketplace business presents live and digital sales across the U.S. and Europe, we host a number of driving events and concours, and our award-winning automotive journalists produce the most popular car magazine globally, alongside internationally awarded videos. We’re committed to Never Stop Driving. Ready to get in the driver’s seat? Join us!

The Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and employee reimbursements, contributing directly to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. This role handles recurring tasks with some variation from standard practices and supports broader team results by maintaining supplier relationships, assisting with audits, and participating in process improvements. Working under moderate supervision, the AP Clerk is equipped to solve routine and some non-routine issues through minor adjustments to processes and systems.

What you’ll do

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices, employee expense reports, and other payables in accordance with established procedures and internal controls.
• Review invoice data for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals before entry into the ERP system.
• Prepare payments via check, ACH, or wire, ensuring timeliness and compliance with supplier terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and apply credit memos or discounts as applicable to maintain healthy supplier relationships.
• Maintain organized documentation of financial transactions to support internal policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with monthly close activities, including accrual entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from internal teams and external suppliers, often requiring some interpretation or explanation of payment processes.
• Support audit preparation by providing requested documentation and clarifying transaction details.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose minor adjustments that enhance the effectiveness of daily work.
• Provide informal guidance to new or less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and demonstrating task execution.

This might describe you

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Proven experience in accounts payable or a related accounting function.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and operational practices related to payables.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Over and above Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with electronic payment systems and expense management platforms.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions for new assignments and adjust existing methods as needed.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain basic financial processes and resolve inquiries.

Other things to note

This position is open to U.S. remote work. However, team members who reside within 20 miles of the Traverse City headquarters will follow a hybrid schedule, working from the office three days per week. Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations, if applicable. For SOX compliant roles, responsible for designing, executing, and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting data, where applicable.

If you reside in the following jurisdictions: Illinois, Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, or Jersey City, New Jersey, Cincinnati or Toledo, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, British Columbia, Canada please email [e-mail] compensation, comprehensive benefits and the perks that set us apart.

At Hagerty, we share the road.

We are an inclusive automotive community where all are welcomed, valued and belong regardless of race, gender, age, or car preference.

We are united by our shared passion for driving, our commitment to preserve car culture for future generations and our desire to make a positive impact in the world.

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Additional Hiring Note

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand committed to saving driving and to fueling car culture for future generations. We are a leading provider of specialty vehicle insurance, expert car valuation data and insights, live and digital car auction services, immersive events and automotive entertainment custom made for the 67 million Americans who self-describe as car enthusiasts. Hagerty also operates in Canada and the U.K. and is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, a community of over 800,000 who can’t get enough of cars. We are a rapidly growing company that values a winning, values-driven culture. We provide meaningful work for, and invest in, every single team member.

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