Accounts Payable Specialist

Sunset Transportation, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Sunset Transportation, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our fast-paced logistics team. You will review, verify, and process vendor invoices, maintain accurate coding and documentation, and help ensure timely payments across a growing carrier network.

You’ll manage payments, reconcile accounts, and respond to inquiries while identifying process improvements. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Formación

• 1–3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Strong data entry and account reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Experience in transportation, logistics, freight payment, or a 3PL environment
• Experience with ERP, accounting, and transportation management systems
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Responsabilidades

• Review, verify, and process vendor and carrier invoices for payment
• Ensure invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and electronic payments
• Manage payment schedules and ensure compliance with vendor payment terms
• Monitor outstanding balances and proactively resolve discrepancies, aging items and outstanding issues
• Respond to vendor and carrier inquiries regarding payment status
• Generate reports and analyze accounts payable activity
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Provide backup support through cross‑training and departmental collaboration

Conocimientos

Accounts payable

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Accounting degree

ERP systems

Spanish (Bilingual)

Educación

Accounting degree (Assoc/Bachelor)

Herramientas

ERP systems

TMS software

Descripción del empleo

About the Position

At Sunset Transportation, every shipment, relationship, and financial transaction matters. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and is committed to accuracy, organization, and exceptional service.

Job Description

In this role, you’ll support the financial operations of one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics providers by ensuring timely invoice processing, maintaining vendor relationships, resolving discrepancies, and helping keep our accounting operations running smoothly.

If you’re highly organized, enjoy working with numbers, and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Review, verify, and process vendor and carrier invoices for payment
• Ensure invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and electronic payments
• Manage payment schedules and ensure compliance with vendor payment terms
• Monitor outstanding balances and proactively resolve discrepancies, aging items and outstanding issues
• Respond to vendor and carrier inquiries regarding payment status
• Generate reports and analyze accounts payable activity
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Provide backup support through cross‑training and departmental collaboration

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Strong data entry and account reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience within transportation, logistics, freight payment, or a 3PL environment
• Experience with ERP, accounting, and transportation management systems
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus

What We Offer

• A competitive salary to reward your hard work
• Benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a company match, ensuring your future is secure
• Paid vacation, floating holidays, and personal/sick time
• An award-winning company culture to help you grow, both personally and professionally

Who We Are

At Sunset Transportation, we are more than just a logistics company—we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in building a team that reflects the world we live in, embracing all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our commitment to these principles fosters a supportive environment where everyone has a voice, and every idea counts.

As a Recognized Leader In Third‑party Logistics (3PL) With Over 35 Years Of Experience, We Are Dedicated To Improving Supply Chain Efficiencies Through Cutting‑edge Technology And Exceptional People. Our Core Values— Accountability, Flexibility, Loyalty, Responsiveness, And Relationships —are The Foundation Of Our Success And Have Earned Us Numerous Accolades, Including

• G75 Green Supply Chain Partners – Inbound Logistics
• Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider – Food Logistics
• Top Workplaces – STL Post Dispatch
• #10 Top Logistics Company – Transport Topics
• Most Trustworthy Companies – Newsweek (Armada)
• #3 Top 3PL Provider – Inbound Logistics

If you’re passionate about logistics, thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, and want to be part of a team that values your unique contributions, we want to hear from you. Join us, and let’s make logistics better—together.