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Accounts Payable SpecialistGL

Sterling Transportation, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, United States


Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary
The Accounts Payable Specialist performs a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance/processing of Freight Carrier and Agent records/ invoices for the Company’s various clients and vendors.

*vlookups and pivot tables (required).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Data entering invoices for payment

Making sure all vendors insurance is up to date

Working with Ops to resolve discrepancies on invoices

Processing backup reports after data entry

Managing weekly checks and recording all checks into computerized software programs

Preparing vendor checks for mailing and listing all vendor checks in a log tracking book

Maintaining inventory files and financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically

Entering Carrier and Agent profiles as well as updating Agent Tariffs

Updating weekly Fuel Surcharge for the vendors

Requesting Bi-Monthly Statements from Vendors to compare with Aging – able to do Standard Operating Procedure reconciliation

Upholding professionalism by providing courteous customer service to visitors, clients, and vendors

Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

Two or more years Accounts Payable (A/P) and/or payroll experience required

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered

General understanding of accounting practices and principles

Experience with automated accounting programs and systems

Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) – able to do vlookups and pivot tables (required)

Excellent computer skills using 10-Key by touch and ability to type 40 WPM

Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written format

Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data

Ability to effectively apply analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent time managing skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines

Company Description
Sterling Transportation is recognized by our customers for our consistency, reliability and flexibility. Passion, Professionalism, Personality and Purpose are what drive us to provide quality and peace of mind to our customers, employees and vendors. We believe in the value of relationships.

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