Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a fast-moving logistics operation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Seeking a candidate with LTL experience within logistics. This Contract position will focus on reviewing payable documentation, resolving missing or incomplete items, and helping maintain accurate payment activity for carrier-related transactions. The role is well suited to someone who can stay organized while managing high volumes of work and communicating effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

- Review and organize incoming payable documentation, including batch submissions tied to multiple transaction types, and ensure records are properly indexed for processing.

- Reconcile carrier statements by identifying unpaid or unprocessed items, researching discrepancies, and following up with the appropriate internal contacts or carrier representatives to obtain needed details.

- Process qualifying rate adjustments for designated customer accounts and move approved items forward in a timely manner.

- Support the onboarding of new carriers by handling payable tasks connected to newly established workflows and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.

- Investigate exceptions that require manual rework, applying careful attention to detail to resolve issues that cannot be handled through standard processing.

- Manage a steady volume of weekly transactions while maintaining accuracy, organization, and responsiveness in a deadline-driven environment.

- Use Excel and internal systems to track open items, monitor progress, and maintain clear records of follow-up activity.

- Collaborate with team members across operations, sales, and partner contacts to help keep invoice and statement processing moving efficiently.

If interested in this role please apply and call .

Requirements

- Experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a closely related accounting support function.

- Ability to review statements, identify discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding payment or documentation issues.

- Familiarity with invoice coding and processing payable invoices with a high degree of accuracy.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, organizing, and reviewing financial or operational data.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume work environment.

- Clear communication skills for coordinating with internal departments and external business partners.

- Logistics or transportation industry experience is preferred, but candidates with strong accounts payable backgrounds from other industries will also be considered.

Must be willing to consent to drug and background screening to be considered!

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