Accounts Payable Specialist — Growth & Benefits

Expeditors International; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Holiday

Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking an Accounts Payable Agent in Memphis to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and accurate posting to financial systems. You will manage payment schedules, reconcile statements, and resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal/external service, and collaboration with operations to support continuous process improvements and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and related financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.
• Match invoice amounts in the Accounts Payable system and ensure accurate entry into financial systems.
• Prepare and issue payment schedules and support timely vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor open invoices and identify overdue or at-risk items.
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and branch personnel to resolve payment issues.
• Support cost accounting and billing activities by working with operations teams.
• Maintain organized records of invoices, statements, and accounting documentation.
• Assist with accounting projects, process improvements, and departmental initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Expeditors International is seeking an Accounts Payable Agent in Memphis to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and accurate posting to financial systems. You will manage payment schedules, reconcile statements, and resolve discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, internal/external service, and collaboration with operations to support continuous process improvements and policy compliance.