Accounts Payable Team Lead

The Leadership Team at Cooper Auto Group seeks driven and diverse candidates who thrive in a culture of empowerment and continuous improvement. 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 this job 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!

With thirteen dealerships and a growing footprint, we are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join our accounting team as a Lead Accounts Payable Clerk. The Lead Accounts Payable Clerk will oversee daily accounts payable operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all locations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hours are Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and support Accounts Payable staff in a centralized accounting office
• Maintain an accurate accounts payable schedule. Post and process all approved vendor invoices for payment
• Verify all invoices are posted to proper general ledger accounts
• Maintain vendor files including all tax, 1099 and insurance documentation
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and reporting
• Train and mentor AP team members to improve efficiency and performance
• Collaborate with dealership managers and corporate accounting team.

• AR /  AP experience in automotive retail preferred
• Previous leadership and supervisory experience in automotive accounting preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes
• CDK experience preferred
• Self-motivated and able to effectively prioritize tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Able to pass pre-employment background check

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 Group is 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.