Accounts Payable Resolution Specialist
Description
The purpose of this position is to ensure that liabilities and disbursements are accurately stated and processed in accordance with company, federal, state and/or regulatory guidelines. The position will interface with managed accounts (primarily vendors), operations, other finance personnel and/or banks in order to analyze, research and resolve liabilities and process disbursements for managed accounts and others. This position will also review and perform audits of internal controls over the disbursement cycle to ensure they are adequate and functioning properly and that disbursements and liabilities are accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Manages assigned accounts including validation and payment of company liabilities for centralized or managed accounts (primarily vendors) using advanced Excel and other skills as needed to automate processing of large volumes of transactions. Prepares, analyzes and coordinates payment of liabilities for managed accounts, including propriety of general ledger account assignment, via check or electronic funds transfer, while balancing need for compliance with credit terms with management of cash flow. Acts as a liaison between company and assigned managed accounts to ensure that company is processing payments in a timely manner and properly stating liabilities by analyzing and reporting on the status of aged payables, both on company books as well as any accounting statements from managed accounts. Coordinates and conducts the research needed for timely resolution of outstanding checks, liabilities and/or other complex trade related accounting transactions, including vendor invoices and statements, between operations, the account and/or banks by communicating with the appropriate parties and analyzing the billing and accounting systems for appropriate resolution. Works closely with operations and client billing resolution coordinators to reconcile billing/payment variances in accounts payable items using pnb/bnp report. Identifies and processes adjustments to liabilities/disbursements for proper recording in the accounting system, ensuring propriety and authorization of all adjustments. Reviews and validates checks presented to the banks for propriety, including paid without issued and large dollar checks, to deter check fraud in accordance with company policy. Reconciles general ledger and other assigned accounts. Performs periodic compliance audits as per company policy to ensure maintenance and performance of adequate internal controls over the disbursement cycle. Using advanced software applications, such as Excel spreadsheets, creates, manipulates and formats high volumes of data into usable reports and analyzes such reports to ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded. (Example reports include abandoned property, outstanding checks, vendor spreadsheet uploads and aged transactions).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree/equivalent in business or accounting. Two (2) years of accounting experience preferably in a computerized accounting environment. Experience and knowledge of customs brokerage & logistics preferred. Must have advanced skills in Excel and windows experience. Good oral & written communication skills required. Must be a self-starter & detail oriented. Ability to work independently within a schedule & prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: Shift: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST Location: This is a hybrid role.
Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: 4,075.02 - 6,590.71 USD Monthly
Additional Details:
FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!
FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)
FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.
