Accounts Payable Clerk

Lafayette, LA

Full Time

Sterling Automotive Group

Experienced

Sterling Automotive Group is hiring! We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team.

Our Accounts Payable Clerks are responsible for processing payments and controlling expenses by receiving, verifying, and reconciling invoices. This role requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to maintain strong records of financial transactions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Verify entries and reconcile work by comparing system reports to balances
Process and record expense reports, assigning charges to accounts and cost centers
File and maintain accounting records and supporting documents
Post transactions to accounting ledgers
Prepare and report sales taxes on paid invoices
Reconcile monthly vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
Protect company values by maintaining confidentiality of financial information
Monitor discount opportunities, schedule and prepare checks, resolve purchase order issues, and issue credits for outstanding memos

Qualifications & Requirements

1+ years of Accounts Payable and/or dealership experience required
Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial software, and data entry
Strong math, organizational, and time-management skills
Proficient with accounting software & Microsoft Office
Must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (insurance requirement)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be willing to submit to pre-employment background check and drug screen
Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule

Why Choose Sterling?

Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain great people to deliver a memorable experience that creates lasting relationships, one customer at a time.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance - 401(k) with employer matching - Company-paid Life Insurance - Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
Financial Security: Hourly-paid position with guaranteed 40 hours per week!
A little lagniappe: Employee vehicle pricing and discounts on products & services – Long-term job security with a growing company – Referral bonus programs – Family-owned and operated - Career Progression with paid ongoing training – Professional work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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