Commodity & Freight Payable Specialist

Global Partners LP•Newton, MA

9d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Commodity & Freight Payable Specialist processes Accounts Payable activity for the Trading and Marketing business in a timely manner. The role reconciles vendor invoices, supports prompt payment of product and related expenses, and works with internal and external parties to resolve discrepancies. The position is office-based in Newton, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate collaborates with employees at all levels in a fast-paced environment and is flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and highly accurate.

Requirements

High school education is required.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality, with a high level of integrity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to learn and efficiently use new software applications.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
Sound strategic-thinking skills, with the ability to pivot when needed and foster cooperation among colleagues and management.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in accounting is preferred.
A minimum of one year of accounting experience or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process payable matching between system transactions and third-party documentation.
Monitor tolerance write-off activity for reasonableness in relation to payable invoices.
Resolve discrepancies arising during the reconciliation process in a timely manner.
Work with vendors and internal teams to obtain credits and rebills.
Ensure automated activity has been successfully processed and facilitate resolution of reported issues.
Maintain the accounts payable paperless file system.
Comply with SOX policies and procedures.