Accounts Payable Specialist II

Yusen Logistics • Franklin, TN

4h

About The Position

AP Specialist II will process all invoices for payment as it relates to the business units of YLA

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• 5 years of AP experience. Freight Forwarding/Transportation industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with vendor dispute resolution.
• Excellent ability to interact professionally and effectively senior management, internal and external customers
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to gather and interpret data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Systems experience: ERP systems experience preferred, D365 a plus. Proficiency in Excel and Word required.

Nice To Haves

• Freight Forwarding/Transportation industry experience is preferred.
• ERP systems experience preferred, D365 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit daily invoices to ensure accuracy and communicate errors with supervisor and associates.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Perform all job functions while adhering to the Company's policies and procedures.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Experience with general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Review outstanding checks and escheatment
• Trains new associates in understanding and applying policies and procedures.
• Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined protocol. Utilization and cooperation with resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department and the company as a whole.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

What This Job Offers

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