A/P Representative

Echo Global Logistics•Chicago, IL

1d•$51,688•Onsite

About The Position

Part of the Accounts Payable Department, the AP LTL Representative is responsible for managing an account portfolio of 15-20 carriers and/or +$4MM in monthly payments. Major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: managing carrier payments and expectations, trending data and payment behavior, resolving rating disputes and billing errors, reporting payables metrics to the accounting department and reducing outstanding carrier payment obligations. Position Overview: Responsibilities: Manage an account portfolio of 15-20 Less-Than-Truckload carriers or +$4MM monthly payments Analyze carrier invoices to assist in resolving payment issues Serve as liaison between carriers and booking reps Analyze and resolve pricing discrepancies as compared to carrier pricing agreements and rules 100 tariffs Monitor and manage carrier invoices in review, unbilled, approved, and posted status Follow up on cash application for carrier payments Dispute and/or negotiate pricing settlements with carriers as needed Perform adhoc carrier and client billing projects Reduce outstanding aging and maintain current account terms. Manage daily case load by resolving billing disputes and closing cases promptly Judiciously resolve cases timely with both the carrier and client in mind Retrieve, upload and submit carrier invoices for payment Moderate pricing discrepancies arising from rating errors or incorrectly billed invoices Follow up with open items including payment inquiries and billing adjustments with carriers

Requirements

Experience using Great Plains accounting software is a plus
General accounting knowledge and/or experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong ability for personal interaction
Proven take charge performer who is effective at multi-tasking
Ability to follow through with tasks no matter how tedious they may appear
Comfortable with Microsoft Office Products, Excel in particular (Intermediate Skill)
Team player and positive attitude

Responsibilities

Manage an account portfolio of 15-20 Less-Than-Truckload carriers or +$4MM monthly payments
Analyze carrier invoices to assist in resolving payment issues
Serve as liaison between carriers and booking reps
Analyze and resolve pricing discrepancies as compared to carrier pricing agreements and rules 100 tariffs
Monitor and manage carrier invoices in review, unbilled, approved, and posted status
Follow up on cash application for carrier payments
Dispute and/or negotiate pricing settlements with carriers as needed
Perform adhoc carrier and client billing projects
Reduce outstanding aging and maintain current account terms.
Manage daily case load by resolving billing disputes and closing cases promptly
Judiciously resolve cases timely with both the carrier and client in mind
Retrieve, upload and submit carrier invoices for payment
Moderate pricing discrepancies arising from rating errors or incorrectly billed invoices
Follow up with open items including payment inquiries and billing adjustments with carriers