Accounts Payable and Receivable; APAR Operational Analyst

Job Summary

The APAR Operational Analyst is responsible for problem solving amongst AP and AR departments. This role ensures AP & AR processes are established properly, measured, and/or corrected. In addition, this position provides a consistently elevated level of service and quality performance for our field, customers, and vendors.

• Research intercompany errors with GPC HQ Consolidation, AP, and AR
• Provide intercompany root causes reporting
• Oversee all Escheatment processes including GL account reconciliation, reporting of data, analysis, and work with 3rd party vendor
• Update APAR Services Tracker
• Conduct AR Securitization Audit
• Complete SOX narrative updates yearly
• Address Inactive Vendors annually
• Facilitate Service Now enhancements & testing
• Work with IT to obtain reporting Automation for APAR and departments
• Solicit and help on board auto feed vendors
• Research general ledger postings as requested
• Assist with acquisitions and/or subsidiary integrations including project management, data validation, training & needed follow up
• Assist with CPP (Central Payment Process) onboarding
• Create AP and AR monthly reporting for NAPA Finance
• Address business reviews with 3rd party vendors, as needed
• Reviews inquiries for proactive correction
• Conduct bankruptcy reviews with GPC subsidiaries- APG, MOT, GPC HQ bi-weekly
• Complete projects or project management for other AP & AR teams as needed

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience
• Agile mindset focused on adaptability, continuous learning, and collaboration
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
• Business process improvement experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Results‑driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑focused approach
• Proven ability to solve problems effectively, even with limited information
• Ability to identify root causes and implement controls to improve quality and team efficiency
• Consistently meets deadlines and performance expectations
• People Soft experience preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various IT teams
• Demonstrates a positive, “can‑do” attitude
• Strong team player

• Sit, Stand, Walk and Stoop for a prolonged period
• Talk, Hear, and use hands to finger and handle controls and office equipment
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms

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