International Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Monitor emails, review statements and invoices, and communicate with R+L’s international agents regarding payment statuses and issues. Create wire payments and maintain information on the IFLN website.

Responsibilities

• Monitor international agent partner account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
• Receive and verify international agent partner invoices
• Research, analyze, and resolve international agent partner invoice discrepancies
• Communicate with agents about payment status, issues, verify bank details, and request missing paperwork
• Correct errors or list discrepancies for adjustment, including communication via phone and/or email with international agent partners
• Understand international agent partner contracts and IFLN obligations
• Navigate the IFLN netting sites to verify member information, upload AP invoices, and download AR invoices from international agents
• Understand net contra settlements approved by international agent partners
• Ensure agent costs are classified correctly utilizing Incoterms
• Prepare defer requests for AP under an established amount for approval by international agents
• Order trade payments in foreign currencies and prepare wire runs for approval
• Partner with departmental leaders to address non-compliance issues
• Review statements of account received from agents to ensure invoices are received and posted for on-time payment
• Review and clean up agent accruals by month-end
• Regular and reliable attendance, with or without reasonable accommodation, is essential for maintaining workflow and productivity

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of previous accounting, international billing, or relevant work experience
• Previous logistics, transportation, domestic, or international experience a plus
• Experience with foreign currencies and exchange rates preferred
• Previous experience with CargoWise system a plus
• Knowledge of Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload, Import/Export, Customs, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable processes
• Knowledge and understanding of Incoterms

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills for follow-up with AR, AP, and collection issues related to international agent partners
• Understanding of contra settlements/netting
• Accountability in monitoring international agents' account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
• Proficiency in data entry functions
• General understanding of international shipping and billing concepts
• Organized with keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem-solving skills with intent on finding and resolving root cause issues
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within specified timeframes
• Ability to use sound judgment when making independent decisions
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English

About Us

R+L Global Logistics empowers businesses worldwide to ship smarter. We provide 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 Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, and Customs Brokerage. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows us to be the complete global transportation solution.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Exclusive Employee vacation properties