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Manager, Accounts Payable-Vendor Relations

Duluth, Georgia

Job Type: On-Site

Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Brand: Genuine Parts Company
Job ID: R24_0000026881
Status: Full time

We're an organization of IT specialists, developers, salespeople, retail specialists, supply chain professionals, drivers and more. What binds us together is our passion for providing superior service to our clients, customers and teammates. Discover why GPC is the right place for you and your career.

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  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Good Listener
  • Problem-solver
  • Self-starter
  • Team player
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Employee Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, life and disability insurance, as well as campus health and wellness programs

  • Paid time off, eight company holidays and flexible work schedules available

  • Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • 401(k) Plan with competitive employer matching

  • Onsite cafeteria, coffee stations and break rooms

  • Employee discounts, including NAPA parts, entertainment, technology, appliances, event tickets and more

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations and leading the Vendor Relations Team to ensure daily production and processes are maintained

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading and directing the staff and processes of Vendor Relations Department
  • Provides leadership and guidance to the AP staff which includes coaching, counseling, and performance management
  • Follows and enforces all Finance, Operations, HR and Security Policies set forth by Genuine Parts Company
  • Ensures all APG AP Inventory invoices and service now tickets are processed accurately within defined service level agreements and according to departmental guidelines/procedures
  • Ensures all data and communications by the Statement Reconciliation Group is provided accurately and timely to Suppliers
  • Ensures integrity and compliance of all company guidelines and departmental procedures by reviewing daily productivity/KPI reporting and audit results of monthly reports, error logs, etc.
  • Manages daily activities for successful execution of strategies that offer automation, internal controls, and builds process efficiencies for best practices · Ensures integrity and compliance of all company guidelines and departmental procedures are met
  • Ensures all requirements and deadlines are completed for timely Month End Close.
  • Performs final review of internal reporting for staff’s productivity, timeliness & accuracy
  • Troubleshoots and acts as liaison with internal and external business partners (GPC IT, APG IT, Cognizant, KTA)
  • Works directly with Network Services regarding EDI data and discrepancies · · Provides research, resolution and on-demand analysis of AP transactions as needed
  • Provides direction for meeting and exceeding departmental goals
  • Responsible for preparing daily and monthly departmental reporting
  • Additional tasks and projects as assigned by the Senior Management
  • Responds to inquiries and provides excellent customer service to location personnel
  • Manages offshore partner relationship, productivity, questions, and training · Assists internal/external auditors and provides information as required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred or equivalent work history
  • 3+ years Management experience preferred · A firm understanding of basic AP and Accounting Principles
  • Proven decision making and problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical and data analysis skills
  • Superior Customer Service & Communication skills · Excellent research and resolution skills
  • Proven Process Improvement Skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage/prioritize multiple assignments with competing priorities · Strong work ethic
  • Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team to achieve optimal results · Excellent Relationship Building & Conflict Management Skills
  • Team Player · Positive Attitude
  • Advanced Excel/PowerPoint Skills
  • PeopleSoft & JDE experience preferred

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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.

Genuine Voices

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I would say this is the first job where I've felt cared about as a person and not an asset. I love the people and what I do.

Beau Mitchell GPC Accounts Receivable Specialist - Cash Apps
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