Freight Payables Clerk

AmeriGas; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Freight Payables Clerk to handle day-to-day AP for freight invoices with over 80 carriers. The role requires independent work, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a hybrid environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy in reviewing BOL documentation, communicating with carriers and internal teams, and supporting the manager on special projects. High school diploma and 3+ years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable or freight payables experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Pay freight invoices to over 80 carriers.
• Communicate with carriers and internal teams.
• Review BOL and carrier paperwork for payment accuracy.
• Verify invoices within tolerance for payment.
• Resolve past due statements with carriers.
• Review unpaid freight orders and communicate with carriers.
• Assist the manager with special projects.
• Meet deadlines and handle high seasonal workload.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping in financial systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Word & Excel

Independent work

Organization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AmeriGas

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. AmeriGas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77012
Workplace Environment: Hybrid
Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.

Requisition Number: 30672

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.

Posting

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
• High School diploma required

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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