Accounts Payable Specialist 1

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key customer service position within Transplace. This position is responsible for resolution of discrepant carrier invoices, building shipments, updating shipment attributes, communicating internally and/or externally with Operations, Carrier Pricing, Procurement, Helpdesk, and potentially shipper/receiver facilities. This role will analyze the root cause of invoice discrepancies and work with the appropriate party(s) to escalate the issues as needed for final resolution. The successful candidate must display superior communication skills (consistent, professional, effective, prompt, and courteous). The Accounts Payable Specialist-Level 1must meet or exceed Transplace and Customer targeted financial objectives regarding outstanding invoice issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies, using Transplace guidelines, customer business rules, carrier rate agreements, etc.

• Create shipments for non-managed freight based on pre-defined customer specific requirements

• Know and understand account specific requirements – required charges, customer business rules, carrier contracts, etc.

• Provide support to Operations as needed in regards to Financial issues related to their account

• Deliver cost saving/cost containment to the customer and/or Transplace

• Correspond internally with Operations, Procurement, and Carrier Pricing regarding rating and accessorial invoice discrepancies as needed

• Setup new customer and vendor locations in the TMS, leveraging knowledge of customer business practices

• Performs other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite of products and tools

• In-depth knowledge of Transplace TMS and TMS Financials systems

• Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to envision and implement new concepts/strategies

• Simultaneous management of multiple tasks

• Industry expertise (transportation industry knowledge, including key terminology and general knowledge of primary customer industries)

• Transplace expertise (understand and know the Transplace mission, values and goals, organizational structure, company history, how we function internally, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of Accounts Payable (or related field) in the Transportation industry preferred

• Proven analytical problem solving; ability to identify problems; apply structured and disciplined methodology to identify root cause using data

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

COMPANY

Transplace powers one of the largest managed transportation and logistics networks in the world. Its tech-enabled services and solutions platform are backed by the combination of innovative technology and a dedicated team of domain experts, engineers, and data scientists. Transplace is committed to thrilling its customers by consistently improving supply chain performance and providing greater visibility and control of their logistics networks. Companies of all sizes rely on Transplace to deliver trusted outcomes through best-in-class logistics management, strategic capacity, and cross-border services.

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EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of Transplace, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.