Accounts Payable Clerk(Full Time)

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join an automotive organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee in, 40 -hour-per-week contract role. This position supports high-volume accounting operations by managing payable activities, tracking vehicle and title documentation, and assisting with dealership transaction processing. The ideal candidate brings prior accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to stay organized while handling time-sensitive financial records and follow-up tasks. MUST HAVE AUTOMOVTOVE OR CONSTRUCTUION EXPEREINCE!

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable activities accurately and maintain supporting documentation for daily accounting transactions.
• Record wholesale vehicle purchases into new car inventory and ensure invoices are entered correctly for billing support.
• Coordinate dealer trade transactions from initiation through completion, including payment collection and documentation for vehicles moving in and out.
• Post daily funding activity for contracts purchased by financial institutions and prepare related journal entries.
• Manage lien payoff activity for incoming trade vehicles and monitor title receipt through final resolution.
• Handle product cancellation remittances with insurance providers, track reimbursements, and support customer refund processing.
• Reconcile factory statements involving warranty payments, rebates, and other high-volume vendor account activity.
• Submit daily floor plan payments and help maintain accurate records tied to bank-financed inventory.
• Assist with pulling contracts for funding and contribute to daily deposit responsibilities as part of a shared accounting function.
• Maintain organized paper files and title-related records to support compliance and efficient retrieval of dealership do

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Prior dealership accounting experience preferred, especially in automotive environments with vehicle inventory transactions.
• Familiarity with construction-related cost allocation is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage documentation, titles, and payment follow-up accurately.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate with banks, insurance providers, and internal accounting staff

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.
• More information available at roberthalf.gobenefits.net

Schedule

40-hour-per-week contract role.