A/P Specialist, Expense Processing – Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist I to provide payables processing and accounting support. You will review invoices, process vouchers, and ensure adherence to payment policies while assisting external vendors and internal teams.

The role requires 0–3 years of related experience and a focus on accuracy, organization, and timely processing in a Birmingham, AL or Ft. Wayne, IN work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, 0–3 years of related experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable principles and sales/use tax concepts.
• Ability to learn multiple software packages and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Process payables and support Motion Finance team and branches.
• Review and verify vendor invoices and payment requests for accuracy.
• Process vouchers for payment using multiple accounting systems.
• Verify new vendor setups and maintain vendor master records.
• Validate vendor banking information for ACH/wire setup.
• Monitor payments per Motion Industries policies.
• Assist vendors and internal customers with electronic invoicing and payments.
• Resolve vendor account discrepancies with appropriate departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Vendor management

Time management

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Accounts payable basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Accounts Payable Specialist I provides Accounts Payableand general accounting support to both internal and external customers.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for the payables process and providing related support to other members of the Motion Finance team, Motion branches and other corporate departments.
• Reviews and verifies vendor invoices and various payment requests to ensure accuracy.
• Processes various vouchers for payment utilizing multiple accounting systems.
• Verifies the validity of new vendors submitted for set-up.
• Maintains vendor master records in multiple ERP systems.
• Reviews and validates vendor banking information for ACH/wire setup.
• Monitors accounts to ensure vendor payments are processed in accordance with Motion Industries payment policies.
• Assists external customers in setting up means of electronic invoice submission and electronic payment.
• Resolves vendor account discrepancies and communicates with appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero (0) to three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• 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

WORK LOCATION

Birmingham, Alabama OR Ft. Wayne, Indiana

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

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

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.