Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable

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Job area:
Accounting

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rdlargest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

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Division:

Air & Sea
Job Posting

Title:

Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable
Time Type:
Full Time

The Accounts Payable (AP) Accounting Assistant is a key contributor to the North America Shared Services team, supporting core AP operations and delivering high-quality customer service to both internal stakeholders and external vendors. This role is responsible for managing a high volume of inquiries, researching invoice and payment discrepancies, and ensuring timely resolution to prevent payment delays.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify root causes to drive long-term process improvements. The AP Accounting Assistant plays an important role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with internal controls and service level agreements (SLAs), and safeguarding confidential financial information.

• Manage and respond to a high volume of accounts payable inquiries from vendors and internal teams, ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Research outstanding invoices in SAP to determine payment status and identify reasons for delays or discrepancies
• Review vendor-provided aging and past-due reports to ensure all invoices are accounted for and properly recorded
• Post invoices in SAP as needed, including correcting and reversing inaccurate entries and ensuring proper reprocessing
• Proactively identify root causes of recurring issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to management with appropriate documentation and analysis
• Deliver excellent customer service by collaborating across departments and influencing resolution when issues fall outside AP
• Monitor and analyze AP aging reports; assist with reconciliation of the AP sub-ledger
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate vendor account records
• Provide guidance and support to operations teams on AP-related inquiries and processes
• Assist with special projects, reporting, and other duties as assigned by AP leadership

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, accounting, or customer service
• Experience in a shared services environment is a plus
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to handle high-volume inquiries professionally and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred

For this position, the expected base pay range is $20.75 – $27.75 Hourly. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

This position will be temp to hire, with an opportunity to move to regular full time. Employees will be provided with sick time benefits in this temp to hire role.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer.…