Specialist, Accounts Receivable - Global Industrial

SUMMARY:

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

JOB DUTIES

Ensure accurate posting, reconciliation, and allocation of payments to maintain general ledger integrity and support effective cash flow. Independently provides support in collections and AR cleanup efforts while working closely with branches. Contacts external customers to expedite payment & collections processes. Works within third party payment portals to ensure all invoices have been submitted to external customers both accurately and timely, meeting all customer requirements. Provides appropriate documentation such as proofs of delivery to internal and external customers to support invoice validity. Provides reporting to both internal and external customers. Processes incoming payments on an exception basis. Work with credit card payments. Assists external customers in setting up EFT payments. Researches and corrects misapplied and/or unapplied payments. Identifies issues preventing collections and communicate with appropriate departments. Works with external customers to provide remittances. May mentor lower level employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Strong customer service skills in dealing with vendors and internal customers. Strong attention to organization, detail and accuracy. Ability to multitask and manage time well. Experience with Peoplesoft is preferred. Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

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. 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. 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.