Forward Air

Accounts Payable Disbursement Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationDallas/Texas
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 38650
      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 Disbursement Specialist
      Core Responsibilities & Duties:
      • Record and post all electronic fund transfer payments in NetSuite promptly and accurately for all accounts managed by the US accounts payable team
      • Collaborate with Accounts Payable and General Ledger teams to verify electronic fund transfer payments and match invoices
      • Match payments from bank/credit card statements and reconcile them with accounts payable aging
      • Coordinate with the General Ledger Team to ensure accurate matching of the general ledger and payment details in NetSuite
      • Communicate discrepancies in invoice details to Accounts Payable teams for proper recording
      • Document and report issues encountered during the posting process
      • Regularly review electronic fund transfer payment trackers to facilitate timely recording or identify potential issues before month end close
      • Ensure all current month's electronic fund transfer payments are recorded in NetSuite before month end, with exceptions communicated to supervisors
      • Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures for documenting disbursement procedures, overseeing updates through rigorous review and approval processes
      • Provide accessible documentation to Accounts Payable department and upper management
      • Reconcile corporate credit cards not processed through T&E before end of month
      • Supply transaction data to Accounts Payable processing team for designated cards weekly or as needed
      • Record and post credit card payments accurately and promptly in NetSuite
      • Collaborate with Accounts Payable to match credit card transactions with open payables
      • Work with the General Ledger department to ensure accurate recording and matching of payment details in NetSuite with credit card statements
      • Coordinate with supervisor to ensure timely payment of corporate credit cards
      • Ensure payments are made within terms to avoid late fees
      • Record credit card payments in NetSuite within 48 hours of Treasury confirmation
      • Regularly review Credit Card payment trackers to ensure timely recording or address potential issues before month end close
      • Ensure all credit card payments are recorded in NetSuite before month end, with exceptions communicated to supervisors
      • Manage process and standard operating procedure documentation for managing corporate credit cards
      • Review and address requests sent to the Accounts Payable disbursement inbox
      • Provide support for inquiries related to any Electronic Fund Transfer and Credit Card transactions
      • Conduct weekly payment runs including ACH, Check, Wire, etc., as scheduled
      • Other duties as assigned
      Job Requirements & Qualifications:
      • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, Finance/Accounting, or related field preferred
      • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
      • Strong understanding of procure-to-pay process
      • Proficient in Excel, including Vlookup and pivot tables
      • Experience in the logistics industry preferred
      • NetSuite experience is a plus
      • Experience managing payments across multiple legal entities and locations

      What We Offer:

      • Competitive base salary
      • Two weeks of 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)
      • A great place to work with a terrific culture

      #IND

  • About the company

      Forward Air Corporation is a freight and logistics company. The Company provides less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services across the United States and in Canada. The Company's segments include Expedited LTL, Truck...

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