Payable Analyst

The Freight Payable Analyst is responsible for end‑to‑end management of freight invoice validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution. This role supports transportation operations tied to a high‑value budget and requires a high degree of autonomy, accuracy, and accountability. As a key contributor between Finance, Logistics, and service providers, the analyst ensures freight costs are accurate, controlled, and aligned with contractual agreements, while proactively identifying discrepancies and process improvement opportunities.

• Validate and process weekly freight payment files in a customized accounting process.
• Analyze pay runs for audit accuracy and elevate issues to the third‑party auditor.
• Assign GL accounts to specific freight payment transactions.

• Manage carriers’ statements to ensure alignment between operational data and financial reporting.
• Support freight accrual and contribute to month‑end close activities.
• Perform detailed reconciliations between freight invoices and SAP records.
• Communicate with service providers to resolve issues and maintain process compliance.

• Act as the escalation point for invoice mismatches and coordinate disputes with auditors and carriers.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve them through the exception portal.
• Track recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure recovery of overcharges and prevent future errors.

• Analyze freight spend via SQL queries, identify trends, and highlight anomalies.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards for management.
• Provide insights to support cost control and decision‑making.
• Maintain the Infios exception portal and Infios Power BI dashboards.
• Develop and implement KPIs to uphold process integrity and reveal improvement opportunities.
• Ensure alignment of transportation data between SAP and audit information.
• Participate in monthly carrier review meetings with account managers.

• Maintain and enhance freight payment processes and controls.
• Identify inefficiencies and advocate automation or other enhancements.
• Manage internal chargebacks and international re‑billing.
• Maintain rate cards and contracts.
• Act as the liaison with the third‑party auditing company.
• Communicate with carriers and auditors to ensure compliance.

• Serve as a key contact between Finance, Transportation, Procurement, and Accounts Payable.
• Provide guidance on freight cost interpretation and billing issues.
• Support operational teams with pertinent financial insights.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a freight payable analyst position (transportation/logistics/supply chain experience preferred).
• Experience with freight invoices, carrier billing, or transportation data.
• Experience with freight audit tools or platforms is desired.
• Knowledge of carrier contracts and rate structures.
• Exposure to process automation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of SAP logistics processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and BI tools such as SAP, Power BI, and Snowflake.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and executive synthesis abilities.
• Bilingual (French and English) required.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high‑volume data accurately.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify discrepancies and root causes.
• Independent work with minimal supervision and effective task prioritization.
• Proactive problem‑solving and process improvement orientation.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills.

• Annual bonus based on company financial results.
• Generous paid time away.
• Pension plan.
• Collective saving opportunities.
• Industry‑leading healthcare fully paid by the company.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Holiday season shutdown.
• Educational resources.
• Discount on company products.