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
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.
R+L Global Logistics Compton, California, USA Office
303 W Artesia Blvd, Compton, California, United States, 90220 5525
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