AP/AR Supervisor

Principle Automotive | San Antonio, TX

At Principle Automotive, accounting is about creating operational excellence, supporting our dealerships, and building trusted partnerships across the organization.

We're looking for an experiencedAccounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor who is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring a team while remaining hands-on in daily accounting operations.

If you're a strong accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow your career with an organization that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Principle Automotive?

A Culture Built Around People

At Principle Automotive, we believe our associates are our greatest asset. We invest in our people through leadership development, career advancement opportunities, and a culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Our Purpose

Helping people move through life in a meaningful way.

Our Niche

Providing exceptional service as a trusted and caring friend.

We Are DRIVEN by Our Values

• Dedicated – We are committed to serving our customers and investing in the growth of our associates.
• Results-Oriented – We measure success by delivering meaningful results while celebrating the impact of our teams.
• Innovative – We embrace new ideas, technology, and process improvements that help our organization perform at its best.
• Values-Centered – Integrity, respect, and accountability guide every decision we make.
• Enthusiastic – We bring passion and energy to our work while creating an environment people enjoy being part of.
• Nurturing – We believe in developing long-term careers by investing in our associates and creating opportunities for advancement.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6–8 Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable professionals.
• Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings and monthly team meetings.
• Review and approve team timesheets, including PTO and overtime.
• Provide support and hands-on assistance to the AP/AR team as business needs require.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Operations

• Review Accounts Receivable aging and collection schedules.
• Review Accounts Payable aging and vendor payment schedules.
• Submit daily Positive Pay files to the banking institution.
• Ensure all intercompany receivable and payable balances are reconciled and cleared by month-end.
• Monitor vendor payments to ensure invoices are processed accurately and timely.
• Escalate aging vendor invoices through appropriate leadership channels to drive timely resolution.
• Manage the AP Heat Sheet and recurring expense schedules.
• Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

AP Automation & Process Improvement

• Oversee Yooz workflow management, ensuring invoices move efficiently through the approval process.
• Resolve export errors and overdue workflow tasks.
• Monitor processing timelines and partner with approvers to maintain service-level expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and internal controls.

Vendor Management & Compliance

• Oversee vendor onboarding and procurement requests.
• Prepare and submit annual 1099 reporting.
• Maintain and enhance AP/AR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Verify vendor documentation, including W-9s and Certificates of Insurance.
• Monitor vendor compliance with company insurance requirements.
• Ensure vendor records within Tekion remain accurate and free of duplicate profiles.

Corporate Credit Card Administration

• Review monthly corporate credit card balances.
• Ensure timely posting and reconciliation of weekly credit card transactions.
• Assist with policy compliance and expense reporting.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Assist with monthly financial close activities.
• Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules.
• Maintain departmental scorecards and performance metrics.
• Support leadership with special projects and reporting requests.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of accounting office supplies.
• Handle confidential financial information with professionalism.
• Prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete assigned training and support organizational initiatives.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Automotive dealership accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with dealership accounting systems (Tekion preferred).
• Experience with AP automation platforms such as Yooz is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Discounts

Leadership Development Opportunities

Ongoing Training & Professional Growth

• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued
• Build a Career with Principle Automotive
• This isn't just another accounting position, it's an opportunity to lead people, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact across a growing automotive organization.
• If you're ready to join a company that values operational excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply today and become part of the Principle Automotive team.

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Principle Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where associates are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, and termination, are based on qualifications, performance, business needs, and individual merit.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an associate must be able to perform to successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively. The associate may frequently be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items as required by the position.