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Accounts Payable Supervisor
Fracht Group • Houston, TX 77060 • Posted 3 days ago
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Fracht Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with a minimum of five years of experience in accounts payable, specifically within the freight forwarding industry, and proficiency in CargoWise software or a similar system. The role involves supervising the accounts payable team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and acting as a liaison between team members and upper management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure team performance meets company standards and deadlines.
- Oversee the processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Utilize CargoWise software or similar systems to maintain accurate financial records and reports, and continuously improve accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Serve as the primary contact between the accounts payable team and upper management, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and suppliers.
- Identify issues and implement solutions to improve accounts payable processes, and address and resolve any accounts payable discrepancies or concerns.
- Perform other accounting-related duties, including conducting bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial records.
- Responsible for network agent accounting tasks, including managing intercompany transactions, processing agent payments, and reconciling statements with partners to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial dealings.
- Liaise with network agents to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely settlements, maintaining strong relationships.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, specifically within the freight forwarding industry.
- Proficiency in CargoWise software or similar systems required.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team at Fracht Group - North America. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in accounts payable, specifically within the freight forwarding industry, and proficiency in CargoWise software or a similar system. This role involves supervising the accounts payable team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and acting as a liaison between team members and upper management.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS REQURED
Integrity
Adhere to Fracht's Core Values and Vision. Ability to operate in an open and honest manner and achieve a trusting and reliable relationship with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to accept mistakes and learn from them without apportioning blame.
Flexibility
Learn and keep up to date with new developments, procedures, and regulations. Work efficiently in an environment with multiple shifting priorities.
Communication
Effectively listen and communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to interpret and disseminate information promptly.
Problem Solving Measure effectiveness in understanding problems and making timely practical decisions. Ability to work well in groups and/or individually to develop alternative solutions.
Accountability
Justify responsible actions and decisions to management. Be a reliable team player who can make accurate decisions with sense of urgency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our team at Fracht Group - North America. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in accounts payable, specifically within the freight forwarding industry, and proficiency in CargoWise software or a similar system. This role involves supervising the accounts payable team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and acting as a liaison between team members and upper management.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS REQURED
Integrity
Adhere to Fracht's Core Values and Vision. Ability to operate in an open and honest manner and achieve a trusting and reliable relationship with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to accept mistakes and learn from them without apportioning blame.
Flexibility
Learn and keep up to date with new developments, procedures, and regulations. Work efficiently in an environment with multiple shifting priorities.
Communication
Effectively listen and communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to interpret and disseminate information promptly.
Problem Solving Measure effectiveness in understanding problems and making timely practical decisions. Ability to work well in groups and/or individually to develop alternative solutions.
Accountability
Justify responsible actions and decisions to management. Be a reliable team player who can make accurate decisions with sense of urgency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure team performance meets company standards and deadlines.
- Oversee the processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Utilize CargoWise software or similar systems to maintain accurate financial records and reports, and continuously improve accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Serve as the primary contact between the accounts payable team and upper management, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and suppliers.
- Identify issues and implement solutions to improve accounts payable processes, and address and resolve any accounts payable discrepancies or concerns.
- Perform other accounting-related duties, including conducting bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial records.
- Responsible for network agent accounting tasks, including managing intercompany transactions, processing agent payments, and reconciling statements with partners to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial dealings.
- Liaise with network agents to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely settlements, maintaining strong relationships.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, specifically within the freight forwarding industry.
- Proficiency in CargoWise software or similar systems required.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully in accordance with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
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