Accounts Payable, Overhead Specialist
Forward Air
Company Overview:
Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs Position: Accounts Payable, Overhead Specialist Job Description: This role will be responsible for maintaining and logging invoices, verifying invoices and charges while reviewing and resolving any discrepancies. The Overhead Specialist role will also oversee the management and responding to vendor payments and inquiries. Core Responsibilities & Duties: Processing and approving all invoices for multiple entities through Concur and Netsuite while ensuring they are set up for payment Audit invoices for accuracy Respond to vendor queries of invoice and payment issues Work closely with disbursement team and vendor maintenance from vendors and other departments Analyze and provide root cause and a correction action plan for all credit hold and late fee issues that arise Monitor performance through Accounts Payable KPI reviews, while identifying trends and initiating change to improve performance where necessary Update variance board daily for payment approvals and resolution Maintain weekly balance sheet of invoices scheduled for payment Request aging reports from vendors Effectively communicate with vendors as necessary Update remittance information for vendors Open mail and disperse proof of delivery receipts to specific stations Assist with related special projects Other duties as assigned Job Requirements & Qualifications: At least two to three years specialized Accounts Payable experience in a computerized environment supplemented by additional years of computer work experience Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Gather and analyze information Plan and prioritize work activities utilizing the resources and reports available to complete required tasks productively and in a timely manner Able to write clearly and informatively and present numerical data effectively and accurately Able to read and interpret written information Balance individual and team responsibilities Ability to perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail Must be advanced with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and Outlook
Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs Position: Accounts Payable, Overhead Specialist Job Description: This role will be responsible for maintaining and logging invoices, verifying invoices and charges while reviewing and resolving any discrepancies. The Overhead Specialist role will also oversee the management and responding to vendor payments and inquiries. Core Responsibilities & Duties: Processing and approving all invoices for multiple entities through Concur and Netsuite while ensuring they are set up for payment Audit invoices for accuracy Respond to vendor queries of invoice and payment issues Work closely with disbursement team and vendor maintenance from vendors and other departments Analyze and provide root cause and a correction action plan for all credit hold and late fee issues that arise Monitor performance through Accounts Payable KPI reviews, while identifying trends and initiating change to improve performance where necessary Update variance board daily for payment approvals and resolution Maintain weekly balance sheet of invoices scheduled for payment Request aging reports from vendors Effectively communicate with vendors as necessary Update remittance information for vendors Open mail and disperse proof of delivery receipts to specific stations Assist with related special projects Other duties as assigned Job Requirements & Qualifications: At least two to three years specialized Accounts Payable experience in a computerized environment supplemented by additional years of computer work experience Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Gather and analyze information Plan and prioritize work activities utilizing the resources and reports available to complete required tasks productively and in a timely manner Able to write clearly and informatively and present numerical data effectively and accurately Able to read and interpret written information Balance individual and team responsibilities Ability to perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail Must be advanced with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and Outlook
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays Company provided life insurance Health, vision, and dental insurance options Commuter benefit plan Optional supplemental life insurance 401(k) Wellness program A great place to work with a terrific culture
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