A/P Specialist, Vendor Maintenance - Global Industrial

Motion Industries (MOT); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick

Holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist I to support AP and general accounting tasks. You will review vendor invoices, process payments across multiple ERP systems, and assist with vendor setup and banking information verification.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication with vendors, and collaboration with the Finance team to ensure timely, compliant payments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process payables and provide support to 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 in ERP systems.
• Review vendor banking information for ACH/wire setups.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments per company policy.
• Assist external customers with electronic invoice submission and payment.
• Resolve vendor account discrepancies and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Learning agility

Accounts payable basics

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 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

COMPANY INFORMATION

• options for healthcare coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition
• reimbursement
• vacation
• sick
• 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.