Accounts Payable Specialist - KBX

KBX is looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist whose core responsibility will be to ensure freight invoices are interfaced to payment systems driving timely payments to vendors and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of voucher and payment data into our Transportation Management system. The successful candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, exhibit strong problem-solving skills, the ability to think economically, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will actively seek to identify process and system improvements in the overall AP process to improve the efficiency of processing resulting in timely payments.

Our Team

Our Settlement Team is responsible for facilitating resolutions to integration issues resulting in delays in freight invoice processing. This team closely partners with individuals on our AP Freight Audit Team, the IT departments, and other business groups to root cause and partner to propose or identify potential solutions to ensure that we can pay our freight invoices timely to 4000-6000 carriers that support our business.

What You Will Do

• Resolve processing/vouchering/payment issues identified thru reporting and escalated by the Audit Team which includes multiple ERP's - SAP, INF, FSM, M3 by working closely with IT and other working teams.
• Identify and promote system enhancements and/or process improvements to promote efficiency and cost savings for KBX.
• Submit weekly spreadsheet to direct key invoices for M3 (Cellulose) due to both system and process issues.
• Manage/Set-Up freight account requests from the operations groups for multiple source systems.
• Perform and assist with month-end Cross-charge activities for Georgia Pacific Recycling (Harmon) Cross-Charge, adjustments, and trailer charges.
• Participate in development and testing of new processes and systems before deploying into production.
• Mentor/train new KBX team members.
• Ensure accurate, on-time payment to our carriers thru multiple payment systems. (Infinium/SAP S4/FSM/M3/BP SAP and Asset Suite).
• Independently resolve escalated payment or processing issues.
• Complete Month-end activities timely and accurately.
• Identify system enhancements and actively participate in testing, identifying, and resolving issues after deployment to production.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience using Microsoft Excel including use of Pivot Tables and VLookups
• Experience in an Accounts Payable, Auditing, Administrative, or Customer Service role
• Experience collaborating across work streams to solve problems and consistently demonstrate initiative in task execution

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a role supporting transportation activity
• Experience in a role supporting data interface troubleshooting
• Experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations related role
• Associate's degree (or equivalent) or higher in accounting, mathematics, or similar degree area

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

KBX Logistics, a Koch company and global leader in transportation, offers world-class, technology-driven capabilities across all modes of managed freight and transportation asset management. KBX is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges shippers face, leveraging decades of firsthand experience and data-driven insights from a large, diverse, and global business network. By building mutually beneficial partnerships and innovative technology, KBX creates a competitive advantage for its customers and meets the growing need for cost effective and reliable supply chain solutions. For more information on KBX, visit www.kbx.com .

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.