Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for handling all aspects of auditing, preparing and processing payments to vendors for multiple companies. Responsibilities include establishing vendor relationships, assisting in maintaining vendor profiles, preparing and processing all forms of payables for payments; investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with vendors and other departments; and assisting financial reporting/accounting team Accounts Payable Specialist responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following: Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and other departments utilizing multiple communications platforms such as phones, email, messaging and TMS systems Perform due diligence tasks to ensure all vendors and documents are legitimate Audit and collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy of vendor profiles across multiple company platforms Audit and compare multiple documents with vendor and order information for compliance with contract terms Prepare and process invoices for payment accurately and timely Reconcile vendor statements and transactions to ensure records are accurate and current Effectively investigate and resolve invoices and order discrepancies with vendors within timebound expectations Assist financial reporting/accounting team to provide information, documentation and reports as requested Assist with month-end and year-end financial close tasks Create reports and collaborate with multiple departments to reduce inaccuracies and improve efficiency Comply with accounts payable policies and procedures framework, analyze workflow and recommend improvements

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school Diploma or GED required Associates degree a plus 1+ year of accounts payable experience preferred Previous logistics, transportation, domestic or international experience a plus Knowledge of accounts payable standard operating policies and procedures Knowledge of McLeod, FRONT and AP auditing software such as NAVIX a plus Must be proficient in data entry functions Must be organized, have keen attention to detail, and be accurate Must have unmatched customer service and problem-solving skills Must be able to take ownership, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks with strong time management Must be able to meet vendor payment and issue resolution deadlines We empower business worldwide to ship smarter. R+L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more. We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today's business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R+L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution.

BENEFITS R+L

Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .