What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Logistic Dynamics?
OUR PURPOSE
We believe in the power of supporting freight agents as entrepreneurs in America’s transportation business.
We exist as an extension of our freight agent’s business to help solve transportation challenges for our customers through personalized attention, committed partnerships, exceptional technology, and a dedicated team of transportation experts that stand behind them.
We empower agent entrepreneurs.
What We Value
Our values are the set of guiding beliefs that help us function together as one, and shape the way we behave.
At LDi, we are led by these core values: Mutually Successful Partnerships, Continually Investing, Integrity, Teamwork.
LOCATION
1140 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221
Job Purpose
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible to fulfill customer service needs, compile & process AP requests, and maintain accurate records according to GAAP guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS
We believe in the power of supporting freight agents as entrepreneurs in America’s transportation business.
We exist as an extension of our freight agent’s business to help solve transportation challenges for our customers through personalized attention, committed partnerships, exceptional technology, and a dedicated team of transportation experts that stand behind them.
We empower agent entrepreneurs.
What We Value
Our values are the set of guiding beliefs that help us function together as one, and shape the way we behave.
At LDi, we are led by these core values: Mutually Successful Partnerships, Continually Investing, Integrity, Teamwork.
LOCATION
1140 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221
Job Purpose
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible to fulfill customer service needs, compile & process AP requests, and maintain accurate records according to GAAP guidelines.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Prioritize and follow up to emails, phone calls, and voicemails from internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner.
- Reconcile monthly payables statements and related transactions for month end close.
- Facilitate payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
- Verify outstanding payment for endorsed checks, reissuing payments, and submit stoppayment, if applicable.
- Prepare and post invoices, monthly expenses, and internal expense reports.
- Process and follow up on rush items with thoroughness and accuracy.
- Coordinate with AP personnel for check payments, mails, and resending returned items.
- Work with other internal teams for special invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
- Verify transactions and comply with financial policies and procedures.
- Build relationships with freight broker agents and carrier partners.
- Manage adhoc projects assigned by management.
- Assist with coverage of absent teammates, as needed.
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or CAPP certification is preferred.
- 2 years of hands on experience within Accounting.
- Eye for details and accuracy is imperative.
- Extreme multitasking ability and sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality with accounting information.
- Effective communication skills and strong positive customer service ability.
- Skilled in Great Plains Dynamics is a plus with experience in the transportation/logistic industry.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS
- The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, lift and/or move light weight items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for viewing a computer terminal distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception vision for moving objects and ability to adjust focus.
- This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a casebycase basis.
- FullTime
- NonExempt (Hourly)
- Benefits Eligible
Salary : $19 - $21