Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a transport-focused team in Chester, Virginia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can process a large volume of invoices with both speed and precision. The person in this role will support carrier payment operations, review transportation-related charges for accuracy, and ensure supporting shipment documents align with billing records.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high daily volume of invoices accurately and within established timelines for timely payment execution.

- Manage carrier payable activities by reviewing billing submissions and preparing them for approval and disbursement.

- Examine additional transportation charges such as detention, layover, and other accessorial fees to confirm they are valid and correctly billed.

- Compare proof of delivery documents, rate confirmations, and related paperwork to verify payment details and resolve mismatches.

- Enter and code invoice data in the accounts payable system while maintaining strong accuracy across records.

- Support payment activity through ACH transactions, check runs, and other standard accounts payable processes.

- Investigate billing discrepancies, communicate with internal teams or external partners as needed, and help bring open issues to resolution. Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable with the ability to manage high-volume invoice processing, including handling approximately 75 to 100 or more invoices per day.

- Background in freight brokerage, transportation, logistics, or a closely related industry is strongly preferred.

- Solid understanding of carrier payables and transportation accessorial charges.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify billing errors and maintain accurate data entry.

- Experience with invoice coding, account coding, and standard payment methods such as ACH and check processing.

- Ability to stay organized and productive in a deadline-driven environment with changing priorities.

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