Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.
• Handle accounts payable for separate entities and vendors.
• Analyze workflow processes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Ensure bills and payroll are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.
• Process due invoices for payments.
• Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges.
• Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, record entries, and reconcile books of accounts.
• Create a positive and productive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving in a professional and team-like manner with all other employees.
• Interact with vendors in a helpful, courteous, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in the transportation or logistics industry or associate's degree in accounting.
• Must be proficient at using common PC word processing and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Must be able to perform highly detailed work in an accurate manner.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (written and verbal), analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective organizational and multitasking skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.