Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Administrator

CJ Logistics • Des Plaines, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The AP/AR Administrator plays a key support role within the Freight Forwarding operations team, managing a range of financial transactions and requests from regional teams. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of expenses and revenue, while facilitating urgent payments to critical supplier partners to maintain uninterrupted business operations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a financial or accounting support role.
• Basic understanding of general accounting principles including debits, credits, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with invoice processing platforms (e.g. Coupa).
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to shift priorities based on business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent ability to communicate both verbally and written with internal and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Prior experience in Freight Forwarding or logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Process ad-hoc Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions as requested by Operations.
• Investigate and resolve posting discrepancies in the ERP system using appropriate transaction codes.
• Manage the Monday board to track requests and execute time-sensitive payments to essential vendors (e.g., ports, customs agencies, airlines, carriers).
• Generate weekly reports on open Purchase Orders and Sales Orders to provide visibility on outstanding items.
• Reconcile payments processed through third-party platforms, ensuring prompt and accurate entry into financial systems.
• Partner with the A/P Manager on month-end close activities related to the ERP and operational systems.
• Support invoice processing for warehouse operations through the Coupa platform.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• tuition assistance
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree