A/P Specialist, Expense Processing

Jobtailor; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide comprehensive payables support to internal and external customers. You’ll handle vendor invoices, payment requests, and voucher processing across multiple ERP systems, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with payment policies.

The role requires 0–3 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to interact with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 0–3 years related experience.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable principles and general sales & use tax concepts.
• Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provides Accounts Payable and general accounting support to internal and external customers
• Responsible for the payables process and related support for the Motion Finance team, Motion branches, and corporate departments
• Reviews and verifies vendor invoices and payment requests for accuracy
• Processes vouchers for payment using multiple accounting systems
• Verifies the validity of new vendors submitted for setup
• Maintains vendor master records in multiple ERP systems
• Reviews and validates vendor banking information for ACH/wire setup
• Monitors accounts to ensure vendor payments comply with Motion Industries payment policies
• Assists external customers with electronic invoice submission and electronic payment setup
• Resolves vendor account discrepancies and communicates with appropriate departments
• Performs other assigned duties

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor Management

Payment Processing

ERP Systems

Sales & Use Tax

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Provides Accounts Payable and general accounting support to internal and external customers
• Responsible for the payables process and related support for the Motion Finance team, Motion branches, and corporate departments
• Reviews and verifies vendor invoices and payment requests for accuracy
• Processes vouchers for payment using multiple accounting systems
• Verifies the validity of new vendors submitted for setup
• Maintains vendor master records in multiple ERP systems
• Reviews and validates vendor banking information for ACH/wire setup
• Monitors accounts to ensure vendor payments comply with Motion Industries payment policies
• Assists external customers with electronic invoice submission and electronic payment setup
• Resolves vendor account discrepancies and communicates with appropriate departments
• Performs other assigned duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
• 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
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable principles and general sales & use tax concepts
• Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows
• No licenses or certifications required
• Ability to work in Birmingham, Alabama or Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Accounts Payable processes, vendor management, and electronic payment systems while ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for maintaining accurate records and resolving discrepancies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Principles
• Vendor Management
• Electronic Payment Setup
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Vendor Invoice Verification
• Payment Processing
• ERP Systems
• Sales & Use Tax Concepts

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Decision-Making Ability
• Multitasking
• Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

• Vendor Master Records
• ACH/Wire Setup
• Payment Policies
• Electronic Invoice Submission