Accounts Payable Specialist

Ryan Transportation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Fully paid healthcare premiums

401(k) contributions

Volunteer time off

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Shamrock Trading Corporation, through Ryan Transportation, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support carrier and vendor payments. You will ensure accurate, timely payments, resolve issues, and maintain controls to mitigate risk.

The role requires a accounting/finance background, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment in Overland Park, Kansas. This position offers growth within our logistics family.

Qualifications

• Preferred B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or two years of experience in an administrative or billing environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially Microsoft Excel
• High energy and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and to manage time effectively
• Requires an ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of employees, managers, and customers

Responsibilities

• Assist in vendor and carrier payment process for Ryan Transportation and Shamrock which includes ensuring accuracy of outgoing payments, ensuring payments are made timely, and ensuring controls are in place to mitigate risk
• Work directly with clients, carriers, and internal brokers to answer and resolve problems
• Correspond with carriers to obtain paperwork
• Gain understanding of the overall operations of Ryan Transportation, and the roles that various departments play in the Company
• Assist in reviewing payment processes for controls and efficiencies and implement changes as required
• Internal/customer reporting and general ledger tasks including month-end
• Answer inbound phone calls/make outbound phone calls as it pertains to carrier payments and setups
• Additional accounting or operational projects as assigned by Team Coordinator, Supervisor, or other members of Management

Skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Shamrock Trading Corporation

Ryan Transportation is part of Shamrock Trading Corporation, a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program and trucking technology.

About Shamrock Trading Corporation

Ryan Transportation is part of Shamrock Trading Corporation, a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program and trucking technology.

Shamrock’s mission since the start has been to create value and success for our customers, our partners and our people. Strong ethics, dedication to the customers and close attention to the marketplace are critical to the success and growth of the Shamrock brands. Shamrock is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with multiple offices throughout the U.S. Overland Park is a great place to live, work and play, being conveniently located within driving distance of everything Kansas City has to offer. Housed within the heart of Overland Park, our offices include 4 gorgeous towers on the East and West sides of Metcalf Ave. With a heavy community presence and a winning culture, Shamrock is a great place to work in Overland Park!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our award-winning culture is a testament to our commitment to growth, recognition and empowerment. From day one, we prioritize employees first, encouraging them to think and act like owners and providing endless opportunities for growth and self-development, both personally and professionally. Shamrock has been recognized as one of America’s 2025 “Most Loved Workplaces” by Newsweek.

Benefits

At Shamrock, we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need for a successful, long‑term career here. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:

• Training and Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and gym benefits
• Salary: Individual compensation packages may reflect applicable experience, job-related skill, training and/or education
• Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO and fully paid time off opportunities to volunteer within your community

About The Role

Ryan Transportation and Shamrock Trading Corporation is looking to add an Accounts Payable Specialist to the Ryan Transportation operations team. This role supports carrier and vendor payment operations by ensuring accurate, timely payments, resolving issues with clients, carriers, and internal teams, and maintaining effective controls to reduce risk.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in vendor and carrier payment process for Ryan Transportation and Shamrock which includes ensuring accuracy of outgoing payments, ensuring payments are made timely, and ensuring controls are in place to mitigate risk
• Work directly with clients, carriers, and internal brokers to answer and resolve problems
• Correspond with carriers to obtain paperwork
• Gain understanding of the overall operations of Ryan Transportation, and the roles that various departments play in the Company
• Assist in reviewing payment processes for controls and efficiencies and implement changes as required
• Internal/customer reporting and general ledger tasks including month-end
• Answer inbound phone calls/make outbound phone calls as it pertains to carrier payments and setups
• Additional accounting or operational projects as assigned by Team Coordinator, Supervisor, or other members of Management

What You’ll Bring

• Preferred B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or two years of experience in an administrative or billing environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products, especially Microsoft Excel
• High energy and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and to manage time effectively
• Requires an ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of employees, managers,andcustomers