AR/AP Specialist

at  Lee Eastes Tank Lines Inc

Rate of Pay $26.44-$31.25 /hr Full-time
We are seeking a highly organized and well-rounded Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Specialist to join our dynamic finance & operations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions for the company. The AR/AP Specialist will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and customer/vendor relationships. Additionally, this candidate will ensure complete compliance with all basic accounting policies and principles. The position requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. A working knowledge of office processes and related computer software and electronic communication tools is essential, as is the ability to communicate with all levels of staff. If you’re a result driven team player with attention to detail exhibiting a deep passion for and continuous improvement, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team and make a meaningful impact in the trucking industry.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support day-today operational activities of accounts payable departments
• Enter approved invoices into Great Plains (GP) after checking and reviewing all elements related to invoices, including GL codes, appropriate purchases, etc.
• Review the entered data for accuracy, post the payable batches.
• Ability to handle high volumes of AP transactions with high level of accuracy.
• When needed, help research vendor payments, address unpaid invoices, or cleared payments; communicate with onsite team and vendors
• Perform special tasks as assigned by CFO or Accounting Supervisor
• Great communication skills and able to work well with the team
• Accounts payable experiences are preferred, but not required, as we will provide training
• Extremely detailed, accurate, results-oriented, and well-organized
• Ability to capture errors and make corrections prior to posting the AP batches, with critical and analytical mindset
• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Maintain good working relationship with all team members while maintaining a high level of professional maturity
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Follow L & E’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all of L & E’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Prompt with regular attendance and maintain a professional appearance at all times while on duty
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Valid and current drivers license
• Ability to work 5 days a week in the Seattle home office

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience working with Microsoft GP accounting software preferred.

Compensation & Benefits
This is an hourly position commensurate with experience and skills. Employees enjoy a diverse, positive, team-oriented environment. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment with remote work 1 day per week*, paid vacation, health, dental, vision, life, voluntary insurance plans and 401k benefits.
-
- Work from home a couple days a week after 1 year review.

• Support day-today operational activities of accounts payable departments
• Enter approved invoices into Great Plains (GP) after checking and reviewing all elements related to invoices, including GL codes, appropriate purchases, etc.
• Review the entered data for accuracy, post the payable batches.
• Ability to handle high volumes of AP transactions with high level of accuracy.
• When needed, help research vendor payments, address unpaid invoices, or cleared payments; communicate with onsite team and vendors
• Perform special tasks as assigned by CFO or Accounting Supervisor
• Great communication skills and able to work well with the team
• Accounts payable experiences are preferred, but not required, as we will provide training
• Extremely detailed, accurate, results-oriented, and well-organized
• Ability to capture errors and make corrections prior to posting the AP batches, with critical and analytical mindset
• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Maintain good working relationship with all team members while maintaining a high level of professional maturity
• Work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment and/or independently
• Follow L & E’s Mission, Vision and Values and comply with all of L & E’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Prompt with regular attendance and maintain a professional appearance at all times while on duty
• Must agree to a criminal background check and sign an agreement for voluntary drug testing
• Valid and current drivers license
• Ability to work 5 days a week in the Seattle home offic