LTL Accounts Payable Coordinator - Lowell, AR

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Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The LTL Accounts Payable Coordinator of Watco Logistics is responsible for ensuring the timely invoicing of customers within the transportation management system (TMS). Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive team member and supplier contact with frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, submit, and communicate daily with customer on invoicing
• Account for accurate, complete, and timely handling of Accounts Payable for all assigned profit and cost centers
• Review vendor invoices to ensure they are properly approved compared to the appropriate purchase order
• Clarify a questionable vendor invoice items, prices, quantities, and approvals with purchasing 
• Communicate daily with internal teams to target problems on past due accounts and assist with identification of next steps to bring account to current
• Comply with accounting principles and company procedures

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance preferred
• Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with others and be a positive influence on co-workers
• Strong phone and email communication

Education