Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

P&S Transportation is a growing flatbed trucking operation with terminals nationwide. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting the best universities and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation. We stay ahead through our emphasis on driver satisfaction and retention, cutting edge technology, offering creative solutions, customer partnerships and smarter people than our competition. Our business is growing exponentially, and we require the best to help us continue on our path of success. Join our team and be a part of the future of the transportation & logistics industry.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate data to produce invoices and process checks. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented professional to help us properly maintain our vendor payable information. The Accounts Payable Specialist completes payments, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. We are seeking a candidate who can assign invoices to the proper cost centers, work with vendors to resolve past due invoices and reconcile monthly statements with vendors within the logistics industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Process and enter 200-300 invoices per week on integrated accounting software
• Verify approval on all invoices and check requests
• Determine account coding for invoices
• Able to prepare and process checks for multiple companies
• Update and maintain vendor database
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Ability to process and follow-up on rush items
• Maintain account payable files
• Special projects as assigned

A successful Accounts Payable Specialist must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values. They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Accounts Payable Specialist must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Prior Experience with high volume Accounts Payable is useful but not required
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Eye for detail, accuracy is imperative
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook desired
• Exemplary Attendance Record

• Education Level Preferred: High School Diploma/GED

• Experience Level Preferred: 6 months- 1 year

This job is an hourly position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities.

PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.