Accounts Payable Specialist

BACKHAUL & TRACK LOGISTICS; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BACKHAUL & TRACK LOGISTICS is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Council Bluffs, IA. The role handles all carrier payments and supports Accounts Receivable and Compliance as needed, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include entering billing records, resolving issues, issuing invoices, and ensuring timely payments. Requires strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in QuickBooks; two years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic bookkeeping understanding and procedures.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate as needed.
• Ability to function in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Proficient with QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate billing records.
• Research and resolve accounting issues.
• Issue invoices to customers and process/payments.
• Verify and issue payments to carriers and vendors.
• Process credit memos.
• Audit Comdata checks for fuel and lumper advances.
• Track supply inventory and order as necessary.
• Multi-task across duties; adapt as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping practices

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal & customer service

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Task prioritization

Ability to work under pressure

Attn to detail

QuickBooks

Education

College degree preferred

2+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

Job description

20 Arena Way Ste 2, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Join our Accounting Account Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist!

We are seeking proactive, highly motivated, self-starters who appreciate a great opportunity. The ideal candidate would enjoy a fast paced environment, be able to multi task, set priorities, meet deadlines, have good communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. The Accounts Payable Specialist processes all carrier payments, while also helping out in Accounts Receivable and Compliance as needed.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Enter and maintain accurate billing records
• Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise
• Issue invoices to customers and process and post payments
• Verify and issue payments to carriers and vendors
• Process credit memos
• Audit Comdata checks for fuel and lumper advances
• Keep track of supply inventory and order as necessary
• Tasks vary by day, ability to multi-task a must
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Quickbooks

Education and Experience:

• College degree preferred but not required
• At least two years related experience preferred

Contact Us

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877-BAT-TRUX

20 Arena Way Ste 2, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Office open: 6:30am-5:00pm CST Available for emergencies 24/7