Overview
the accounts payable specialist i is an entry level role and a key customer service position within uber freight. This position is responsible for resolution of discrepant carrier invoices, building shipments, updating shipment attributes, communicating internally and/or externally with operations, carrier pricing, procurement, helpdesk, and potentially shipper/receiver facilities. This role will analyze the root cause of invoice discrepancies and work with the appropriate party(s) to escalate the issues as needed for final resolution. The successful candidate must display superior communication skills (consistent, professional, effective, prompt, and courteous).
responsibilities
* resolve carrier invoice discrepancies, using uber freight guidelines, customer business rules, carrier rate agreements, etc.
* create shipments for non-managed freight based on predefined customer specific requirements
* know and understand account specific requirements –requiredcharges, customer business rules, carrier contracts, etc.
* provide support to operations as neededin regards tofinancialissues related to their account
* deliver cost saving/cost containment to the customer and/or uber freight
* correspond internally with operations, procurement, and carrier pricingregardingrating and accessorial invoice discrepancies as needed
* maintain up-to-date customer business rules,policiesand procedures.
* use of jira to file tickets ofidentifiedissues surrounding invoice resolution
* setup new customer and vendor locations in the tms,leveragingknowledge of customer business practices
* performs other related duties as assigned
basic qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
* minimum of 1+ years of ap or ar experience
* basic competency in excel (e.g., spreadsheets, formulas, formatting)
preferred qualifications
* 1+ years of accounts payable (or related field) in the transportation industry
* proficient in all microsoft office suite of products and google tools
* in-depth knowledge of uber freight tms and tms financials systems
about uber freight
uber freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber freight works with 1 in 3 fortune 500 shippers across north america and manages over $17b in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.
uber freight is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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