Accounts Payable Vendor Specialist

Vendor Specialist

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies and our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture, which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our D RIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World Report.

The Vendor Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate posting and payment of Accounts Payable invoices billed to assigned stores.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Daily:
  • Review COUPA views for pending invoices to be processed. Process all invoices.
  • Current views are:
    • AP Entry (processor name)
    • AP Rejection (processor name)
    • AP Docs Pending (locate stores through search, individual filter can be created)
    • AP Vendor Admin (locate stores through search, individual filter can be created)
    • AP Entry blank location (locate created by your name)
    • Create invoices received via email that are rejections from CTI to COUPA
    • Create invoices received via email that are FACILITY INVOICES
    • Respond to personal email, resolve issues with vendors and store managers.
    • Statement reconciliation and spreadsheet updates:
    • Overview Statement review begins no later than 3rd working day of the new month.
    • Statement review/requesting of open invoices over 30 days/updating spreadsheet information on the shared drive is continuous throughout the month.
  • Unclaimed Property and spreadsheet updates:
    • Overview Unclaimed Property review begins upon receipt of file from corporate with BOC data. Generally received around the 10rd day of the new month.
    • Unclaimed Property research / vendor reach out / submission of requests to ODC / updating spreadsheet information on the shared drive is continuous throughout the month.
    • SLA Coupa/CTI/FAC invoices = 48 hours from time in entry view or email receipt.
    • SLA Statement Reconciliation = Published each month via AP calendar, generally the last week of the month.
    • SLA Unclaimed Property = Published each month via AP calendar, generally the last week of the month.
• Monthly:
  • Month end processing: Assure views listed in "daily" duties are clear before leaving for day
  • Attend Statement Reconciliation review meeting with Team Leads and Supervisors.
• As needed:
  • Coordinate with parts manager and store team for parts inventories
  • Assure views listed in "daily" duties are clear before leaving for day
  • Projects to be assigned from leadership team.
  • Cross training with other departments.
  • Assist other team members as needed.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization

Education & Experience

• 2 years of full cycle accounts payable experience
• Experience with automated posting and payment systems; high volume a plus
• Experience with Excel, Outlook, & Adobe Acrobat
• Comfortable in team environment
• Dealership experience with CDK preferred, but not necessary

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:

• Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.