Manager, Accounts Payable-Vendor Relations at Genuine Parts Company

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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