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Forward Air Accounts Payable, Overhead Specialist in Dallas, Texas
Company Overview:
Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first- and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs.
Position: Accounts Payable, Overhead Specialist
Job Description:
This role will be responsible for maintaining and logging invoices, verifying invoices and charges while reviewing and resolving any discrepancies. The Overhead Specialist role will also oversee the management and responding to vendor payments and inquiries.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Processing and approving all invoices for multiple entities through Concur and Netsuite while ensuring they are set up for payment
Audit invoices for accuracy
Respond to vendor queries of invoice and payment issues
Work closely with disbursement team and vendor maintenance from vendors and other departments
Analyze and provide root cause and a correction action plan for all credit hold and late fee issues that arise
Monitor performance through Accounts Payable KPI reviews, while identifying trends and initiating change to improve performance where necessary
Update variance board daily for payment approvals and resolution
Maintain weekly balance sheet of invoices scheduled for payment
Request aging reports from vendors
Effectively communicate with vendors as necessary
Update remittance information for vendors
Open mail and disperse proof of delivery receipts to specific stations
Assist with related special projects
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
At least two to three years specialized Accounts Payable experience in a computerized environment supplemented by additional years of computer work experience
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Gather and analyze information
Plan and prioritize work activities utilizing the resources and reports available to complete required tasks productively and in a timely manner
Able to write clearly and informatively and present numerical data effectively and accurately
Able to read and interpret written information
Balance individual and team responsibilities
Ability to perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
Must be advanced with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word and Outlook
What We Offer:
Competitive base salary
Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
Company provided life insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance options
Commuter benefit plan
Optional supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Wellness program
A great place to work with a terrific culture
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About Us
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication
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