Accounts Payable Technician - Freight

Recochem; Milton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recochem in Milton, Ontario is seeking an Accounts Payable and Transportation Technician to ensure timely and accurate invoice posting across high-volume AP processing, with a focus on transportation invoices and carrier portal workflows.

Reporting to the Manager, the role emphasizes collaboration with vendors, accuracy in coding, and adherence to company policies while supporting process-improvement projects within Accounts Payable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in commerce or accounting-related education is required.
• 3+ years in transportation/freight, manufacturing, or industrial organizations with AP knowledge.
• Experience with transportation invoices and Bills of Lading / Proof of Delivery.
• Knowledge of freight rates and fuel surcharge.
• Experience with an ERP system and ability to learn new ERP environments.

Responsibilities

• High volume AP processing with multiple vendor assignments.
• Audit EDI and carrier portal invoices and ensure billing rates and accessorial fees are aligned to contract pricing in Oracle Transportation Management System.
• Work directly with vendors to manage end-to-end invoicing and timely processing; trouble-shoot EDI invoice submittals with vendors, and train vendors to use portal as needed.
• Verify, code and match invoices (outside OTM) and post into the ERP
• Verify that transactions comply with company policies and procedures.
• Investigate and reconcile invoice discrepancies directly with vendors and other internal departments to manage AP process and minimize aging balances.
• Support the Group Leader of Accounts Payable in projects oriented towards process improvements
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as defined

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in commerce

DEC in accounting

Tools

OTM (Oracle Transportation Management)

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Payable and Transportation Technician

Reporting to the Manager, the Accounts Payable Technician plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate invoice posting through effective processes.

Key Responsibilities

• High volume AP processing with multiple vendor assignments
• Audit EDI and carrier portal invoices and ensure billing rates and accessorial fees are aligned to contract pricing in Oracle Transportation Management System
• Work directly with vendors to manage end-to-end invoicing and timely processing; trouble-shoot EDI invoice submittals with vendors, and train vendors to use portal as needed.
• Verify, code and match invoices (outside OTM) and post into the ERP
• Verify that transactions comply with company policies and procedures.
• Investigate and reconcile invoice discrepancies directly with vendors and other internal departments to manage AP process and minimize aging balances.
• Support the Group Leader of Accounts Payable in projects oriented towards process improvements
• Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as defined

Candidate’s Profile

• A bachelor’s in commerce, a college diploma in accounting (DEC) or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation/freight, manufacturing, or industrial organization, with a strong knowledge of accounts payable principles and systems.
• Previous experience with transportation or freight invoices and knowledge of the corresponding documentation (e.g. Bills Of Lading and Proof Of Delivery)
• Understanding of freight rates and fuel surcharge
• Experience with a transportation management system (TMS), preferrable OTM (asset)
• Organized and efficient to meet deadlines and other requirements
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with an ERP and demonstrate an ease to learn and adapt to new ERP environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written