Accounts Payable Supervisor- Freights Payable

Yusen Logistics•Franklin, TN

About The Position

Supervisor, AP will oversee the accounts payable activity for the freight payables department of YLA. The Supervisor, AP will have knowledge of accounts payable activities while ensuring that the day-to-day workflow is completed in a consistent and timely manner. The Supervisor, AP is expected to operate with a controls oriented mindset focused on continual review of policy and procedures, and the overall impact on the organization, producing recommendations for areas of control implementation and process efficiency gains. The Supervisor, AP will train and guide staff on improving overall efficiency and evaluate their performance regularly. Additionally, he or she will provide appropriate strategies to personnel while also providing assistance to the Manager, AP and other Management personnel and perform special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in transportation, logistics, or warehouse industries highly preferred.
5+ years of AP experience with at least 3 years at supervisory level.
Experience in a shared services environment.
Process improvement and KPI tracking experience desired.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, and transportation software 3GTMS, CargoWise, & Triumph is a plus.
Extensive Excel knowledge
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, and transportation software 3GTMS, CargoWise, & Triumph is a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitors the work of the freight payables team that code and process drayage, fuel, & accessorial carrier invoices for Yusen customers.
Manage FedEx billing for all Yusen US locations and maintain contact with facility managers to ensure prompt approval of open invoices.
Verifies amounts against invoice details and ensures completion of invoice uploads into accounting software for payment.
Research discrepancies and missing payments per vendor statements.
Assists in monitoring freight payables inbox and manages team rotation schedule.
Streamlines processes and ensures proper SOP documentation is accurate and up to date.
Approves and posts invoice batches for carrier payment.
Reviews vendor aging report weekly to ensure invoices are paid within corporate terms.
Point of contact for all freight payable escalations and other vendor/carrier concerns.
Responsible for the direct supervision of the staff.
Month end accrual support