AP Specialist I

USA MOT Motion Industries, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries, a division of Genuine Parts Company, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist II to support AP and general accounting tasks. The role involves handling payments, verifying invoices, and assisting internal and external customers with electronic invoicing and payments.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of related experience and proficiency with multiple accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and timely processing within established policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable processes and vendor setup beneficial.
• Able to learn and adapt to multiple accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process payments for multiple payment types including international wires.
• Review and verify vendor invoices and payment requests for accuracy.
• Prepare vouchers for payment across multiple accounting systems.
• Verify new vendors for setup and maintain vendor records.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments align with company policies.
• Provide support to Motion Finance team and branches as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Vendor communication

Accounts payable knowledge

Software learning

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Accounts Payable Specialist II provides Accounts Payable and general accounting support to both internal and external customers.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for payment processing for multiple payment types including international wire transfers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Independently resolves vendor account discrepancies and communicates with appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for the payables process and providing related support to other members of the Motion Finance team, Motion branches and Genuine Parts Company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) to five (5) 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.
• General knowledge of accounts payable principles and general sales & use tax concepts.
• Ability to learn various software packages and process workflows.

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.