Accounts Payable Specialist responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and other departments utilizing multiple communications platforms such as phones, email, messaging and TMS systems
Perform due diligence tasks to ensure all vendors and documents are legitimate
Audit and collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy of vendor profiles across multiple company platforms
Audit and compare multiple documents with vendor and order information for compliance with contract terms
Prepare and process invoices for payment accurately and timely
Reconcile vendor statements and transactions to ensure records are accurate and current
Effectively investigate and resolve invoices and order discrepancies with vendors within timebound expectations
Assist financial reporting/accounting team to provide information, documentation and reports as requested
Assist with month-end and year-end financial close tasks
Create reports and collaborate with multiple departments to reduce inaccuracies and improve efficiency
Comply with accounts payable policies and procedures framework, analyze workflow and recommend improvements
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
High school Diploma or GED required
Associates degree a plus
1+ year of accounts payable experience preferred
Previous logistics, transportation, domestic or international experience a plus
Knowledge of accounts payable standard operating policies and procedures
Knowledge of McLeod, FRONT and AP auditing software such as NAVIX a plus
Must be proficient in data entry functions
Must be organized, have keen attention to detail, and be accurate
Must have unmatched customer service and problem-solving skills
Must be able to take ownership, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks with strong time management
Must be able to meet vendor payment and issue resolution deadlines
Must possess the ability to use critical thinking skills and information analysis when making independent decisions
Must have initiative to improve upon current processes and contribute solutions and constructive feedback
Must possess adaptability to adjust priorities based on the flux of business workload
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, and inter-personal skills, with the ability to clearly professionally communicate with people in all levels of the organization
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently a plus
R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law.
Skills Required
- High school Diploma or GED
- Knowledge of accounts payable standard operating policies and procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in data entry functions
- Organized with keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong customer service, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet payment deadlines
- Ability to use critical thinking and information analysis for independent decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- 1+ year of accounts payable experience
- Associates degree
- Previous logistics, transportation, domestic or international experience
- Knowledge of McLeod, FRONT and AP auditing software such as NAVIX
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently
What We Do
We empower businesses worldwide to ship smarter. R+L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more. We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today’s business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R+L Global Logistics to be your complete global transportation solution.
