Accounts Payable Specialist
About The Position
Janel Group is hiring an onsite Accounts Payable Specialist in Houston, Texas. The role handles accounts payable transactions and payments for domestic vendors and international agents, including statement reconciliation and ensuring appropriate approvals, charge verification, and on-time payment. The position also supports process automation and procedure improvements to eliminate repetitive or manual work. The schedule is either 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with one work-from-home day per week available after training. Candidates must successfully complete an advanced Excel assessment covering formulas and pivot tables.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of accounts payable experience.
- Excel knowledge, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP; candidates must successfully complete an advanced Excel assessment that includes formulas and pivot tables.
- Accurate data entry skills.
- Ability to learn and master the Accounting and Operations ERP system, CargoWise.
Nice To Haves
- Freight and logistics industry experience is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Handle accounts payable transactions and payments for domestic vendors and international agents.
- Reconcile statements and ensure proper approvals, verification of charges, and payment within agreed terms.
- Help automate processes and streamline procedures by eliminating repetitive or manual steps.
- Track and post invoices.
- Research and resolve discrepancies, questions, and concerns from vendors, agents, and partners while maintaining confidentiality where applicable.
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve service challenges while managing a full workload in a fast-paced environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
