Austin Industrial, Inc. - We are seeking an experienced Clerk Logistics Accounts Payable to be based in Pasadena, Texas.
This position requires NCCER, a Valid TWIC Card, and a Driver's License.
Short-term position working 5x8s plus occasional OT - No Per Diem.

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency.

Clerk Logistics Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing payables invoices and execution of payment runs. This position will produce and review invoice and purchase order reports for accuracy and completeness, review and evaluate the invoice aging report, and distribute to key departments within the organization. They will respond timely to vendor and departmental inquiries, reviewing invoice vendor statements and other duties as assigned.

BASIC FUNCTION

• The Logistics Accounts Payable Clerk will audit, validate, and monitor all freight costs (ERS vs. non-ERS) and

audit, validate, and monitor all budgets for Railcar Lease, Rail Maintenance, and Packaging Products.

• Professional communication with multiple carriers is a requirement.
• This role complies with all site safety policies and practices

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract analysis of all truck and outbound rail commitments/settlements for ERS/non-ERS (auto-pay) and

transfer terminal-related expenses, which includes auditing, validating -and processing all invoices
maintaining the accounts within the contractual obligations.

• Reconciliation of the monthly aging reports for truck and rail carriers, handling disputes, balance dues, and

cash application questions.

• Provides backup coverage for the shipment cost document process and a complete understanding of the

Distribution Analyst Rail and Ocean-related obligations.

• Problem-solving and resolution of any rate discrepancy between SAP, the contracts, the sourcing group, and

external vendors applying the proper revisions according to contractual agreements and the SAP system.

CORE VALUES

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
• Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways
• Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating Our Success

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of the job, is aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and

observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Accounts Payable knowledge preferred.
• Strong SAP SD/LE/MM knowledge and Excel skills preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of Logistics transportation processes and subsequent transportation costs to include rail

movements, trucking, ocean, and container movements.

• Experience with carrier online billing tools such as Rail Trac, Class I railroad platforms, NVOCC websites, etc.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements (goggles, PPE, etc.) when inside the plant environment
• Walk safely in and around industrial areas
• Speak publicly (such as at employee meetings)
• Sit for extended periods at a computer and work with computer-based data

Qualifications Required for this Position:

Education: – no minimum education requirements.

Experience: – 3 years of accounts payable with SAP experience.

Certifications/ Licenses: A valid Driver’s License and TWIC Card.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
• See the “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision” poster available in English and Spanish.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

• If you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.77 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have as an account payable clerk?
• What experience do you have with accounts payable processes?
• Describe your experience working with financial software and databases.
• Are you familiar with different payment methods such as ACH, wire transfers, and checks?
• Do you have any experience with auditing accounts payable records?
• Do you have experience understanding Logistics transportation processes and subsequent transportation costs including rail

movements, trucking, ocean, and container movements.

• Do you have experience with carrier online billing tools such as Rail Trac, Class I railroad platforms, NVOCC websites, etc.

Experience:

• SAP: 3 years (Required)
• Accounts payable: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• TWIC Card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pasadena, TX 77507 (Required)

Work Location: In person