Specialist, Accounts Payable at Estes Forwarding Worldwide, LLC in St. Paul, Minnesota

Job Description:

Specialist, Accounts Payable

US-MN-St. Paul

Job ID: 2024-5707
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Accounting/Finance
EFW/SBS

Overview

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

Responsibilities

The Specialist, Accounts Payable receives and processes all invoices from the home office and the field, while verifying invoice data with departments and regional personnel.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Receive and process all invoices from home office and the field
• Verify invoice data with departments and regional personnel

• Open, sort and distribute truck mail within the department for coding
• Batch invoices, run and proof batch edits
• Match checks with invoices and mail them
• Handle calls to and from vendors regarding payment information
• Lookup vendors and paid invoices, change computer information on vendors, fax or mail W-9 information to vendors, etc.
• After mastering the above duties, will be taught to print checks and run interfaces for various departments
• Regular attendance is required
• Compliance with company C-TPAT security procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma, plus 1-3 years clerical experience. A combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration.

Must be self-directed and detail-oriented.

Must possess strong organizational skills.

Strong customer service skills preferred.

Prior Accounts Payable experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access desired.

AS400 experience helpful.

Must be able to and comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct.

Ability to work independently or in a team setting, in a fast paced environment.

Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high stress environment.

Responds well to questions.

Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions.

Good mathematical skills and 10-key abilities.

Comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines.

At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.

EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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