A/P Specialist, Expense Processing – Global Industrial

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist I to support the Motion Finance team across locations in Birmingham, AL and Ft. Wayne, IN.

The role focuses on processing invoices, verifying vendor details, and maintaining accurate vendor records to ensure timely payments. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with up to three years of related experience, plus the ability to learn multiple accounting software packages and processes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and payment requests with accuracy.
• Verify and set up new vendors in ERP systems.
• Maintain vendor master records and banking info for ACH/wire.
• Support other team members and internal departments.
• Resolve vendor account discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Software learning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

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 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.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders.

Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale.

Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.