Position Summary

AP Specialist II will process all invoices for payment as it relates to the business units of YLA International Branches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review invoices for accuracy and completeness and enter invoice information to system for payment on a daily basis.
• Communicate with affiliates and vendors on AP related issues.
• Maintain measurements including exception log.
• Research, analyse and resolve payment and vendor issues.
• Maintain and generate reporting of payment analysis.
• Provide follow up on identified issues and discrepancies.
• Perform all job functions while adhering to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to the AP Supervisor and other Management personnel and perform special projects as assigned.
• Requires cash application user rights in JDE to perform their job duties.
• Responsible for credit card payments, ACH transactions and other specialty transactions
• Maintenance and handling of cash payments in Yunas software
• Interact with Branches to ensure correct application of cash payments

Education and Experience

• Associates, Bachelors preferred.
• 5 years of AP experience. Freight Forwarding/Transportation industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of standard accounts payable procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with vendor dispute resolution.
• Excellent ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers in person and over the phone.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to gather and interpret data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Systems experience: ERP systems experience preferred, JD Edwards a plus. Proficiency in Excel and Word required.