Specialist, Accounts Receivable - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company•Birmingham, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the AR Specialist provides Accounts Receivable and general accounting support to both internal and external customers. This role ensures accurate posting, reconciliation, and allocation of payments to maintain general ledger integrity and support effective cash flow. The specialist will provide support in collections and AR cleanup efforts, work closely with branches, and contact external customers to expedite payment and collections processes. They will also work within third-party payment portals, provide appropriate documentation, and generate reports for internal and external customers. Additional duties include processing incoming payments, handling credit card payments, assisting customers with EFT setup, researching and correcting misapplied payments, identifying collection issues, and communicating with appropriate departments. The role may involve mentoring lower-level employees and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
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.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Peoplesoft is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.