Accounts Payable Freight Clerk

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Freight Clerk is responsible for processing and verifying freight invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies. They will also manage vendor payments, resolve billing discrepancies, and support month-end closing activities.

Job details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Freight Clerk to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing freight-related invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounts payable activities, and ensuring timely and accurate payments to carriers and vendors. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their career in accounting and finance. Responsibilities * Process and verify freight invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies. * Match freight invoices with shipping documentation, purchase orders, and carrier records. * Prepare and process vendor payments in a timely manner. * Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, billing issues, and payment inquiries. * Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation. * Reconcile vendor statements and assist with account reconciliations. * Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable. * Assist with financial reporting and provide data as required. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes. * Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and information. Qualifications * Dec in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; * 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable, freight accounting, transportation billing, or a related accounting function. * Knowledge of accounts payable processes and invoice reconciliation procedures. * Experience working with freight invoices, logistics documentation, or transportation carriers is considered an asset. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems. * Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills. * Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies accurately and efficiently. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. * Bilingual (French and English*), spoken and written. (*) This qualification is required as you will be interacting with partners, vendors, internal/external clients and/or staff across Canada on a regular basis. We are an equal opportunity employer. While we appreciate all expressed interest in joining our team, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. #Tenaquipjobs

What you’ll do

The Accounts Payable Freight Clerk is responsible for processing and verifying freight invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies. They will also manage vendor payments, resolve billing discrepancies, and support month-end closing activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a DEC in Accounting, Finance, or a related field along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required, as well as bilingual proficiency in French and English.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts payable
• Freight accounting
• Invoice reconciliation
• Financial reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• Data entry
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Bilingualism
• Process Improvement
• Invoicing
• Accounts Payable
• Detail Oriented
• Finance
• Interpersonal Communications
• Time Management
• External Auditing
• Billing
• Financial Statements
• Internal Auditing
• Accounting
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Vendor Payments
• Freight Invoices
• Invoice Reconciliation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Transportation
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