Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistLocation: 3175 Satellite Boulevard Suite 340, Duluth, Georgia 30096We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Atlanta Consolidated Accounting Team at Hendrick Automotive Group- The nation's largest privately held automotive group and a seventh-time #1 leader in U.S. online reputation!Accounts Payable is responsible for entire A/P process from receipt of invoice to its payment, generating A/R statements for our dealerships, and generating associated journal entries.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Accounts Payable will encompass the processing of all accounts payable transactions including bills, returns, and credit card charges ensuring accuracy of each bill and proper classification as expense or capitalizable item in accordance with our chart of accounts.Ability to process invoices and payments with high level of accuracy.Reconciles vendor statements and responds to vendor questions in timely manner. Builds relationships and credibility with the vendors.May assist with reconciliation of monthly travel credit card statements.Prepares daily cash sheetAssists in General Ledger maintenance and reclasses.Assists with new vendor set up.Supports the annual 1099 process.Responsible for generating A/R statements for charges paid by the corporate office on behalf of the dealerships, gathering necessary support for those charges, and answering related dealership inquiries.Ensures that necessary controls are in place to safeguard assetsAssists in training and supervising office staffEnsures that annual external audit requirements are metMaintains effective employee relationsMaintains an organized, clean and safe work areaParticipates in required trainingRecords all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.Demonstrates the Company's Core ValuesComplies with Company policies and proceduresObserves all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.Other duties as assigned.Benefits:Paid Medical- NO COST Employee Healthcare and Prescription PlanDental, Vision InsurancePaid Time Off, Holiday, and Sick PayNO COST Employee Assistance ProgramShort-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life InsuranceRewarding performance based pay plansTuition Reimbursement Program401(k) with Company MatchLargest privately owned auto group in the country, GREAT career growth potentialEmployee DiscountsClean State of the art facilitiesHendrick Automotive Group is a back-to-back winner of Automotive News's Best Dealerships to Work For AwardSuccessful Team approach with Doing Business the Right Way FocusLargest privately owned auto group in the country- great career growth potential!Qualifications:Associate Degree in Accounting (preferred) or equivalent experience3+ years of accounts payable experience requiredDealership accounts payable experience strongly preferredProven track record managing high-volume invoice processingWorking knowledge of GAAP principlesValid Driver's LicenseThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit