APAR Specialist

Discount Tire and Service Centers; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Discount Tire & Service Centers in Anaheim, CA is seeking an AP/AR Specialist to manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable across multiple locations. You will ensure accurate vendor and customer records, timely payments, and strong reconciliations while collaborating with the Controller and accounting team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience with AP/AR responsibilities, comfort working in a multi-entity environment, and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience with direct AP and AR responsibility.
• Experience across multiple entities or locations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work efficiently across a high volume of retail locations.
• Solid grasp of debits/credits, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (GP) a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices end-to-end: coding, approvals, and timely payment.
• Prepare and execute weekly A/P check runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9s, and payment terms.
• Manage full-cycle A/R: invoicing, payment posting, and customer account reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and follow up on past-due balances.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel (Pivot tables)

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Multi-entity experience

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

AP/AR Specialist-Multi Entity Retail

Discount Tire & Service Centers | Anaheim, CA

Position Summary

The AP/AR Specialist at Discount Tire & Service Centers manages full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable operations across the company's multiple corporate-owned locations. This role supports a fast-growing, family-owned retail tire and automotive service organization that has proudly served local communities for more than 50 years.

With a growing network of corporate-owned locations across California and a strategic plan to aggressively expand over the coming years, the AP/AR Specialist plays a key role in maintaining accurate vendor and customer records, timely payment and collection cycles, and strong reconciliation practices as the company scales.

Working closely with the Controller and accounting team, as well as operational leadership, the AP/AR Specialist ensures vendor and customer transactions are processed accurately and on time across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoices and accounts in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices end-to-end: coding, approvals, and timely payment
• Prepare and execute weekly A/P check runs
• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9s, and payment terms
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing issues

Accounts Receivable

• Manage full-cycle A/R: invoicing, payment posting, and customer account reconciliations
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and irregularities
• Follow up on past-due balances and elevate collection issues as needed
• Prepare aging reports and support cash application

General Support

• Reconcile A/P and A/R subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
• Support month-end close as it relates to A/P and A/R activity
• Partner with other departments to research and resolve billing or payment discrepancies
• Identify inefficiencies and help design and implement A/P and A/R process improvements as the company scales

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience with direct AP and AR responsibility
• Experience working across multiple entities or locations strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work efficiently and collaboratively across a high volume of retail store locations
• Solid grasp of core accounting principles, including debits/credits, accruals, and reconciliations
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) a strong plus
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Strong communication skills, comfortable following up on sensitive items like collections and vendor disputes
• Comfortable working directly with senior finance leadership and adapting to evolving reporting needs

Compensation

Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: Anaheim, CA (in-office)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

About the Company

Discount Tire & Service Centers is a locally owned and family-operated company with over 50 years of service in the community. Built on a foundation of integrity, customer service, and long-term relationships, the company has grown into a trusted name in tire sales and automotive service while maintaining its family-oriented culture and commitment to exceptional customer care.

As the organization continues its expansion throughout the region, the company remains focused on preserving its local roots, customer-first philosophy, and operational excellence across every location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Discount Tire & Service Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Consistent with the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, may request one by contacting Human Resources.