AP/AR Specialist-Multi Entity Retail

AP/AR Specialist-Multi Entity Retail

Discount Tire & Service Centers  |  Anaheim, CA

Position Summary

The AP/AR Specialist at Discount Tire & Service Centers manages full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable operations across the company's multiple corporate-owned locations. This role supports a fast-growing, family-owned retail tire and automotive service organization that has proudly served local communities for more than 50 years.

With a growing network of corporate-owned locations across California and a strategic plan to aggressively expand over the coming years, the AP/AR Specialist plays a key role in maintaining accurate vendor and customer records, timely payment and collection cycles, and strong reconciliation practices as the company scales.

Working closely with the Controller and accounting team, as well as operational leadership, the AP/AR Specialist ensures vendor and customer transactions are processed accurately and on time across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoices and accounts in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices end-to-end: coding, approvals, and timely payment
• Prepare and execute weekly A/P check runs
• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor records, W-9s, and payment terms
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve billing issues

Accounts Receivable

• Manage full-cycle A/R: invoicing, payment posting, and customer account reconciliations
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and irregularities
• Follow up on past-due balances and escalate collection issues as needed
• Prepare aging reports and support cash application

General Support

• Reconcile A/P and A/R subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
• Support month-end close as it relates to A/P and A/R activity
• Partner with other departments to research and resolve billing or payment discrepancies
• Identify inefficiencies and help design and implement A/P and A/R process improvements as the company scales

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of accounting experience with direct AP and AR responsibility
• Experience working across multiple entities or locations strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work efficiently and collaboratively across a high volume of retail store locations
• Solid grasp of core accounting principles, including debits/credits, accruals, and reconciliations
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) a strong plus
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Strong communication skills, comfortable following up on sensitive items like collections and vendor disputes
• Comfortable working directly with senior finance leadership and adapting to evolving reporting needs

Compensation

Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Location: Anaheim, CA (in-office)