A/P Specialist, Compliance - Global Industrial

Motion Industries; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Motion Industries in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist III to lead AP activities and mentor junior staff.

This role handles complex payables, including international payments, maintains vendor master data, and generates reports for management while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Candidates should have 5+ years in AP, strong accounting knowledge, and proven leadership abilities to drive process improvements and accuracy across multiple ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in accounts payable or related experience.
• Associates degree preferred in Accounting/Business Administration.
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentors non-supervisory AP staff with training and task assignments.
• Assists AP Supervisors and covers supervisory duties when needed.
• Designs and improves processes to boost departmental efficiency.
• Prepares department-level reports for management.
• Processes payments including international wire transfers and vendor invoices.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Coaching

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Vendor management

Multitasking

AP principles

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Birmingham, AL, USA

Full time

R26_0000029501

SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Specialist III is an expert in Accounts Payable (AP) departmental functions, mentors all non-supervisory Accounts Payable personnel, and takes ownership of departmental duties to aid in workflow assignments. The AP Specialist III reports to an AP Supervisor(s) and performs supervisory duties in their absence.

JOB DUTIES:

• Mentors non-supervisory AP personnel, including providing training and assigning new duties.


• Supports AP Supervisors by assisting with advanced functions and performing supervisory duties in their absence.


• Understands departmental metrics and strives to meet or exceed established productivity measures.


• Designs, implements, and improves processes to ensure departmental efficiency.


• Continuously seeks out opportunitites to improve current processes.


• Creates and distributes department level reporting for all levels of management.


• Manages ongoing and ad hoc projects.


• Proficiently performs all AP supporting duties assigned, including, but not limited to: the payables process; payment processing for multiple payment types including international wire transfers; reviewing and verifying vendor invoices and various payment requests to ensure accuracy; processing various vouchers for payment utilizing multiple accounting systems; verifying the validity of new vendors submitted for set-up and verify tax information; maintain vendor master records in multiple ERP systems; review and validate vendor banking information for ACH/wire setup; monitoring accounts to ensure vendor payments are processed in accordance with Motion payment policies; assisting external customers in setting up means of electronic invoice submission and electronic payment; support year-end tax reporting; resolving vendor account discrepancies and communicating with appropriate departments.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination. Associates degree in Accounting / Business Administration is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to teach and coach peers, self-motivated attitude


• Exemplary work ethic and decision making ability


• Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing


• Strong customer service skills in dealing with vendors and internal customers


• Ability to multitask and manage time well


• General knowledge of accounts payable principles and general sales & use tax concepts


• Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

EEO / DEI / DIVERSITY STATEMENTS:

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

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