Accounts Payable Lead [Supervisor] OR AP Specialist 

Role/Title depending on experience & qualifications

Our Client is a growing privately held 3PL, Warehouse/Transportation/eCommerce company located in the San Gabriel Valley. They are seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Lead or Specialist due to growth. 

Primary Objective:

Full cycle accounts payable processing responsible for assigned Accounts Payable functions in a dynamic, fast paced warehousing, distribution, and transportation environment. Processes vendor statement reconciliations, expense report processing, general ledger coding, check runs, vendor issues and resolutions with timely follow up. An ambassador for the Accounts Payable and Accounting team with external Vendors and internal teams.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Full cycle accounts payable processing with management of assigned divisions, business lines and/or cost centers for the general ledger coding and posting in synchronization with budgets
• Builds and manages relationships with assigned vendor accounts and internal teams
• Verify individual invoices supporting documents for validity, accuracy, and approval
• Scan invoices, procure invoice approval as well as data entry batching
• Process timely daily and weekly check runs for multiple entities in diverse payment types within vendor terms and/or approved payment schedules
• Maintain vendor files, invoices, and payment records
• Research and resolve discrepancies and issues for past due invoices reconciling vendor statements against accounting records
• Reconcile A/P trade ledger with general ledger
• Prepare accounts payable accrual journal entries for month end close
• Assist external auditors in examining financial records and support
• Process 1099’s
• Ad hoc reporting as needed
  

Requirements:

• AA degree or equivalent course work in Accounting preferred. A working knowledge of basic accounting practices required
• Five years’ experience in a high volume fast-paced accounts payable role/environment
• Previous transportation/logistics/trucking industry experience preferred
• Proficient and accurate data entry skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Concur and Truckmate systems or equivalent experience
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi task in a fast pace environment
• Ability to be an effective team member and display initiative
• Positive attitude and desire to learn