Office Manager - Accounts Payable Focus

Cooper Auto Group; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cooper Auto Group is seeking an Accounting Office Manager with strong accounts payable experience to lead a consolidated accounting office supporting thirteen dealership locations. The role reports to the Controller at the Edmond, OK corporate office, with typical 8:00 AM–5:00 PM hours, Monday–Friday.

The position requires AP leadership, vendor setup, 1099 preparation, and solid knowledge of general accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounts Payable experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with vendor setup and 1099 preparation.
• Knowledge of AP controls and general accounting principles.
• Attention to detail with accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively.
• Experience with CDK and ADP is preferred.
• Retail automotive accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Accounts Payable operations including invoices and vendor records.
• Establish and maintain AP controls, processes, and procedures.
• Review monthly financial statements and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure staff use proper accounting procedures and prepare information for CFO.
• Train and supervise new employees to ensure proper training.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Vendor setup

1099 preparation

AP controls

General accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

CDK

ADP

Retail automotive accounting

Tools

CDK

ADP

Job description

Cooper Auto Group is a family owned business (since 1946), and as a family, we are committed to caring for each other. We’re a customer and employee focused company that strives for excellence through our uncompromising integrity, ethics, loyalty, and commitment.

If you’re ready to be a part of an exciting team that’s committed to your success, then we encourage you to continue with thisjob application. You’ll find our recruiting process exceptionally streamlined, and you can expect an efficient hiring process from offer to start date. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description

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Cooper Auto Group is currently accepting an Accounting Office Manager with a strong accounts payable background to help lead a consolidated accounting office that supports thirteen franchise retail automotive dealerships and service centers. This position reports to the Controller and is located at our corporate office in Edmond, OK. Hours are Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor setup, payment processes, account reconciliation, and maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Help establish and maintain effective AP controls, processes, and procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Review expense analysis reports, balance sheets, general ledger and scheduled accounts monthly. Make necessary entries and corrections in current month prior to completion of financial statements.
• Ensures that all office personnel are using proper accounting procedures and maintaining accurate records and analyses and supervises the preparation of all information for the CFO. Review schedulesand accounting reports of all employees to verify quality of work and adherence to consistency and accuracy.
• Provide training and monitor of new employees to ensure they have been adequately trained.

Qualifications

• Strong Accounts Payable experience required.
• Previous experience in an accounting leadership, supervisory, or office management role preferred.
• Experience with vendor setup, 1099 preparation, invoice processing, account reconciliation, and AP controls.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• CDK and ADP experience preferred.
• Retail automotive accounting experience preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits for full time employees include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Disability, EAP, 401(k), PTO, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts

Cooper Auto Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.