LTL Accounts Payable Coordinator - Lowell, AR

Watco; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company culture

Competitive compensation

Watco University

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco Logistics is seeking an LTL Accounts Payable Coordinator to ensure timely invoicing and accurate AP handling in our TMS. The role is office-based with frequent collaboration across teams and suppliers, requiring strong communication and organizational skills.

Ideal candidates will have accounting or finance experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a collaborative mindset focused on process compliance and timely problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work with others and positively influence coworkers.
• Strong phone and email communication.

Responsibilities

• Create, submit, and communicate daily with customer on invoicing.
• Account for accurate, complete, and timely handling of Accounts Payable for all assigned profit and cost centers.
• Review vendor invoices to ensure they are properly approved compared to the appropriate purchase order.
• Clarify questionable vendor invoice items, prices, quantities, and approvals with purchasing.
• Communicate daily with internal teams to target problems on past‑due accounts and identify next steps.
• Comply with accounting principles and company procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all or the same team. One Watco.

Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The LTL Accounts Payable Coordinator of Watco Logistics is responsible for ensuring the timely invoicing of customers within the transportation management system (TMS). Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive team member and supplier contact with frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create, submit, and communicate daily with customer on invoicing
• Account for accurate, complete, and timely handling of Accounts Payable for all assigned profit and cost centers
• Review vendor invoices to ensure they are properly approved compared to the appropriate purchase order
• Clarify a questionable vendor invoice items, prices, quantities, and approvals with purchasing
• Communicate daily with internal teams to target problems on past‑due accounts and assist with identification of next steps to bring account to current
• Comply with accounting principles and company procedures

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance preferred
• Apply knowledge of organization, communication, conflict resolution, and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with others and be a positive influence on co‑workers
• Strong phone and email communication

Education

High School or GED equivalent