What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Payables Specialist position at Summit Racing Equipment?
SUMMARY Review, audit, prep and post for payment all shipping invoices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to the following)
- Responsible for reviewing/auditing all inbound, outbound and 3rd party shipping invoices: Includes both domestic and international invoices.
- Code all invoices to the appropriate G/L accounts and post for payment.
- Balance daily batch reports and review for accuracy.
- Work with Purchasing and our suppliers to resolve issues regarding freight policies, shipping charges, shipping guidelines, best practices, etc…
- Setup and update supplier freight policies in our Accounting system with the vendor maintenance group. Recommend changes when needed.
- Process debit memos against suppliers accounts due to non-compliance.
- Develop and improve the debit workflow with our suppliers in order to streamline operations and work towards a true paperless environment.
- Route both truckload and oversize shipments for cost savings with various carriers and brokers.
- Perform various audits of both carrier and supplier invoices with shipping charges for cost savings.
- Reconcile carrier statements and make sure all credits have been received.
- Maintain a good working relationship with both our suppliers, brokers and freight carriers.
- Assist with the electronic coding and processing of shipping invoices within both MetaViewer and D365.
- Work with various software programs to audit shipping invoices and request credit from either our supplier or carriers.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and five to seven years accounts payable and/or related experience; training; or equivalent combination of education and experience dealing with freight invoices, discount structures, surcharges, restrictions, terminology, etc... Must have a good understanding of accounts payable knowledge and understand general accounting principles. Some accounting college courses preferred. Must have experience in Microsoft D365.
Initial training will be 90 days and 100% on-site.
After training period, this will be a hybrid position with minimum 2 days on-site.
Candidates must be located in OH and able to commute to the office to be considered.
The Team Member Experience:
We work together to take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join the team, you’ll enjoy a positive, productive atmosphere where people truly believe in what they are doing. If you’re passionate about providing the best experience possible to our customers and to your fellow team members, you’re in the right place.
We work together to take care of our customers, our communities, and each other. When you join the team, you’ll enjoy a positive, productive atmosphere where people truly believe in what they are doing. If you’re passionate about providing the best experience possible to our customers and to your fellow team members, you’re in the right place.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance interacting with our career site, please contact us by calling (330) 630-5570 option 2 for Human Resources.
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