A/P Specialist, Expense Processing – Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist I to provide accounts payable and general accounting support in Birmingham, AL (and Ft. Wayne, IN) under general supervision.

You will help manage the payables process for internal and external customers and assist with related tasks across the Motion Finance team. Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, processing vouchers, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring ACH/wire payments are accurate and compliant.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and zero to three years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable principles and general sales & use tax concepts.
• Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows.

Responsibilities

• 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 vouchers for payment utilizing multiple accounting systems.
• Maintains vendor master records in multiple ERP systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Vendor relations

Multi-tasking

AP concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

ACH/Wire processing

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.