Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a transportation organization in Lowell, Arkansas. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for someone who enjoys reviewing billing details, resolving discrepancies, and helping maintain accurate financial records in a fast-moving onsite environment. The role goes beyond routine invoice entry, offering the chance to work closely with vendors and internal teams to support payment accuracy and operational efficiency.

This position also provides strong exposure to transportation-related accounting processes within a growing team.

Responsibilities:

- Examine carrier and vendor invoices to confirm charges, coding, and supporting documents are accurate before payment is approved.

- Investigate billing issues by tracing discrepancies to their source and coordinating solutions with vendors, carriers, and internal departments.

- Validate transportation rates, accessorial charges, and related documentation to help protect margins and prevent unsupported costs.

- Process invoices and assist with payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, while following established approval procedures.

- Maintain organized financial records and ensure invoice documentation is complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve.

- Support account reconciliation efforts by researching outstanding items and clarifying mismatches in billing or payment data.

- Work alongside operations and customer service teams to address invoicing concerns that affect service, vendor relationships, or financial accuracy.

- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows and contribute to more efficient billing and resolution processes. Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable, billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or a related accounting support function is preferred.

- Ability to review invoice details carefully and recognize errors, inconsistencies, or missing backup documentation.

- Experience with invoice coding, account coding, and general payment processing practices.

- Familiarity with ACH payments, check runs, and standard accounts payable procedures.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the confidence to question inaccurate charges when needed.

- Effective communication skills for working with vendors, carriers, and cross-functional internal teams.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, onsite work setting.

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