Part-Time Accounts Payable & Office Assistant

Thornton Automotive Dover — Dover, PA
Part-Time Accounts Payable & Office Assistant
Accounts Payable • Vehicle Inventory Entry • Office Administration

Enjoy working with numbers, keeping things organized, and checking the details? Thornton Automotive Dover is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to support our office with accounts payable, vehicle inventory entry, and everyday administrative tasks.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied office work and wants to contribute to an established local business in a part-time role. Previous dealership experience is helpful, but we welcome applicants with transferable bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative skills.

About Us

Thornton Automotive Group has been family-owned and operated, serving Central Pennsylvania since 1993. Built on honesty, integrity, and exceptional service, we value long-term relationships with our customers and employees. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a team that does things the right way.

What You’ll Do

• Support accounts payable: Review and enter vendor invoices, verify amounts and account coding, and help prepare approved bills for payment.

• Keep vendor accounts accurate: Compare statements with our records, identify missing invoices or discrepancies, and follow up with vendors as needed.

• Enter vehicle inventory: Add incoming vehicles to our dealership system, accurately recording VINs, stock numbers, model years, mileage, purchase costs, and other vehicle details.

• Maintain vehicle files: Organize purchase paperwork and supporting documents, update records, and help resolve missing or incorrect information.

• Keep the office organized: Scan and file documents, update spreadsheets, and maintain accurate electronic and paper records.

• Work with our team: Coordinate with office staff and department managers to keep information complete and tasks moving.

• Provide general administrative support: Assist with routine correspondence, occasional phone coverage, and other office needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous accounts payable, bookkeeping, data entry, or office administration experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers.

• Comfortable using email, Microsoft Excel, and computer systems, with a willingness to learn our dealership software.

• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Dependability, clear communication, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential business and customer information.

Why Join Thornton?

• A part-time opportunity with an established, family-owned local business.

• Paid training to help you learn our systems and procedures.

• A supportive team that values accuracy, reliability, and your contribution.

• Varied responsibilities that make you an important part of daily dealership operations.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and a brief introduction describing your relevant experience and availability.

Thornton Automotive Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.