Accounts Payable Clerk

Knudtsen Auto Group – Post Falls, ID

Pay Range: $20.00/hour-$23.00/hour (DOQ/DOE)

Knudtsen Auto Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join the Knudtsen team. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company that provides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department, as well as Genuine GM Parts. At Knudtsen, we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community. 

Applicants should want to continue their own professional development and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in administration! 

Our Core Values: 

1. Relationships 

2. Legacy 

3. Passion 

4. Excellence 

5. Transparency 

Why Knudtsen?  

At Knudtsen, we are committed to our employees, customers,and the community in which we live, work, and play. We love supporting and attending local events and encourage our employees to get involved as well! Additionally, we have some great benefits: 

• Employer sponsored health insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents 

• Life and disability insurance plans 

• Paid holidays 

• Sick pay 

• Paidvacation  

• Employee purchase discounts 

• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!) 

• Community service opportunities 

• Fitness room 

• Training and education assistance 

Summary of Position  

As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you would be responsible for compiling and maintaining records, reconciling statements, and issuing payment to vendors. You would a valuable team member, helping to ensure that day-to-day operations run seamlessly throughout the organization. 

Responsibilities 
 

• Post all open items in accounts payable. 

• Post all factory invoices and reconcile weekly payments, including monthly statement. 

• Ensure correctness of all vouchers, obtain appropriate payment approval, and prepare accounts payable checks.  

• Tracks and posts daily gas slips. 

• Accurately maintains accounts payable reports and files in a timely manner. 

• Reconciles statement and ledger, ensuring payments are consistent with dealership schedules. 

• Communicates cash requirements for payable dates to the Office Manager. 

• Prepare bank deposit daily. 

• Promptly answer all vendor inquiries.  

• Periodically analyze vendor accounts. Prepares analysis of accounts as required. 

• Assist with monthly closings and all other clerical or administrative tasks as requested. 

• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment and professional appearance.  

• Prepare electronic check deposits daily.  

• Prepare 1099’s, annually 

• Maintain vendor information, including adding new vendors.  

• Other tasks as assigned.  

Qualifications 

• A team player focused on providing exemplary customer service. 

• Self-motivated and hard-working. 

• Must have at least intermediate computer skills and a solid working ability of Word, Excel, etc., and ability to learn database management software. 

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and have the ability to read and interpret documents. 

• Must be a team player and have the ability to work well with others. 

• Previous experience with dealership accounting or general accounting is preferred.  

• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

• Must be able to pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record. 

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test (Idaho does require marijuana testing). 

• Also subject to random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and post-accident testing at the company’s request. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.