Freight Payables Clerk

UGI Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is seeking a Freight Payables Clerk in Houston to manage day-to-day accounts payable for carrier freight invoices.

You will verify, classify, record, and process freight-related AP data in line with company policies while coordinating with carriers and internal teams to ensure timely payments. The role requires strong attention to detail, solid communication, and the ability to handle high-volume, seasonal workloads.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Capable of working independently to complete assignments.
• Possess strong organizational and priority setting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pay freight invoices to over 80 carriers.
• Review BOL and carrier paperwork for payment accuracy.
• Verify invoices are within tolerance before pay.
• Communicate with carriers and internal teams.
• Resolve past due statements and discrepancies.
• Assist with special projects and requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Organization skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

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Job Summary:

The Freight Payables Clerk is responsible for performing the day to day financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner. These responsibilities include verifying, classifying, recording and processing all accounts payable data related to common carrier freight invoices in accordance with Company financial policies and procedures.

Key Characteristics:

• Ability to meet all deadlines and multi-task.
• Able to handle high volume of seasonal work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision
• Responsible for paying freight invoices to over 80 carriers.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience to include carriers, supply and logistics dispatch and the corporate fuel accounting teams.
• Review BOL and carrier paperwork to ensure accuracy with the payment system.
• Review and note freight discrepancies and report to Operations for resolution.
• Perform calculations to verify invoices are within tolerance to pay.
• Review and resolve issues concerning past due statements from carriers.
• Review unpaid freight orders and communicate with carriers.
• Assist the manager with special projects and requests as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Capable of working independently to complete assignments
• Possess strong organizational and priority setting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience Required:

• 3-years' experience in corresponding field preferred

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.