A/P Specialist, Expense Processing – Global Industrial

Motion Industries (MOT); Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries in Birmingham, AL, (with exposure to Ft. Wayne, IN) seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist I to handle payables processing and basic accounting support for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, maintaining vendor records in ERP systems, validating banking information for ACH/wire payments, and assisting with electronic invoicing and payments to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 0–3 years related experience.
• Foundational knowledge of accounts payable principles and tax concepts.
• Ability to learn various software packages and processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payables and support the Motion Finance team and branches.
• Review and verify vendor invoices and payment requests for accuracy.
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor master records in ERP systems.
• Verify vendor banking information for ACH/wire setup and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organization

Accounts payable knowledge

Financial systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY:Under general supervision, the Accounts Payable Specialist I provides Accounts Payable and 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 appropriatedepartments.• Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCETypically 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 workflowsWORK LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama OR Ft. Wayne, IndianaLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory ResponsibilityBUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: NoCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!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.