Accounts Payable Specialist - Vendor Relations Statement

Genuine Parts Company•Duluth, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Vendor Relations, Statement- Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for major inventory suppliers, managing monthly account reconciliations, supplier communications, and resolution of open issues or disputes. This role collaborates with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and improve invoice processing efficiency. The specialist delivers high-quality customer service while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Requirements

Excellent research and resolution skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Exceptional oral and written communication and customer service skills
Self-motivated; able to effectively prioritize tasks and organize schedule
Ability to work on multiple assignments with competing priorities
Self-starter, able to work in fast paced environment
Strong work ethic and self-motivation skills
Results driven
Team Player
Positive Attitude
Conflict Management Skills
High School graduate or higher

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience with high volume Accounts Payable Inventory 3-Way Match environment preferred
Knowledge of basic AP and Accounting Principles
JD Edwards and PeopleSoft experience preferred
Advanced Excel knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing and reconciling supplier monthly statements
Main point of contact for AP issues from major inventory suppliers
Responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with supplier account representatives and internal business partners
Responsible for scheduling, conducting and leading monthly conference calls with suppliers to review account status, aged balances and outstanding issues
Ensure consistent and timely communication with suppliers between conference calls
Maintain current and accurate records of open statement items in PeopleSoft Statement database
Research & Resolve invoice discrepancies, issues & unapplied credits, utilizing internal systems including EDI, JD Edwards, Kofax Total Agility & Peoplesoft
Analyze root cause and communicate with suppliers regarding past due invoices, disputes and billing or process inefficiencies
Review and resolve documents promptly within the assigned workflow software (Ricoh KTA)
Create, provide and review monthly reporting timely with suppliers and leadership consistently
Create correction memos when needed
Build strong partnerships and collaborate with internal and external departments to resolve issues timely
Responds to inquiries and provides excellent customer service to internal customers
Additional tasks and projects assigned by Management