A/P Clerk I

Watchpoint Logistics•Burlingame, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The AP Clerk I supports high-volume domestic and international payables tied to shipments in a transportation/logistics environment. They review and validate invoices ingested by Raft (AI AP posting tool), triage exceptions, and ensure costs are properly accrued and posted from TMS to the ERP Sage. The role maintains vendor master data, assists with payment runs (checks/ACH/wires/FX), reconciles vendor statements, and responds to vendor/internal inquiries. Works cross-functionally with Track & Trace/Operations to resolve shipment, rate, and accrual issues; escalates complex items to the AP Supervisor. Emphasis on accuracy, turnaround time, and following controls that prevent duplicate or fraudulent payments.

Requirements

Basic use of computer systems and applications (e.g. MS Office) as trained/required.
Shows up on time, follows instructions, acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Meets the needs of customers through positive interactions.
Able to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals.
Able to receive work instruction in both written and oral formats.
Written and verbal communication is completed in a clear and organized manner.
Seeks and incorporates feedback.
Uses good judgment and solves problems within assigned scope of responsibility.
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency; is detail oriented and conducts work with minimal errors.
Meets productivity goals set by management.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in accounting/business preferred.
Exposure to ERP/TMS or automation tools a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor Raft queues; compare AI-extracted fields against supporting docs and shipment/accrual data in World Trak.
Triage common exceptions and resolve or route for approval.
Match to POs/shipments/receipts as applicable; ensure correct GL coding, cost centers, and period.
Verify invoice legitimacy (vendor details, remittance info) per fraud-prevention controls.
Partner with Track & Trace/Operations to confirm accruals, detention/accessorials, fuel surcharges, and rate changes before posting.
Assist with vendor setup/updates.
Maintain master data; help run periodic audits for duplicates/inactive vendors.
Prepare support for weekly check/ACH/wire runs; compile remittances.
For international wires, confirm IBAN/SWIFT, currency and FX handling, and bank instructions; follow secondary verification procedures for any banking changes.
Research unapplied credits/short-pays.
Reconcile vendor statements.
Support month-end close (cut-off, accrual completeness, late invoices, corrections).
Assist with 1099 (domestic) and documentation for foreign vendor tax compliance.
Respond to vendor/internal inquiries on status, discrepancies, and payment timing.