What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Janel Group?
Janel is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to help serve our vendors and partners through our fast-growing Accounts Payable Department. This is a unique opportunity to build your accounting career inside a growing organization that has a global reach and is built around the importance of a local, personal touch. “Global trade starts with us” – and if you’re skilled, eager, and hard-working, we’d love to talk.
This position is based in our Houston, TX office location.
Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:
- Handle A/P transactions and payments for domestic vendors and international agents reconciling statements while ensuring proper approvals, verification of charges and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms
- Help automate processes and streamline procedures; eliminating repetitive or manual steps
- Tracking and posting invoices
- Researching and resolving discrepancies, questions, and concerns from vendors, agents, and partners while keeping confidentiality where applicable
- Capably and confidently identify, prioritize and resolve service challenges, while managing a full workload in a fast-paced environment
Position Requirements:
- 1 years' of accounts payable
- 1 years' of excel knowledge, including pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.
- Freight and logistics industry experience is a plus
- Accurate data entry skills
- Ability to learn and master our Accounting and Operations ERP system (CargoWise)
- Experience with bookkeeping, QuickBooks software, or other detail-oriented work is a plus
About You
You’re the perfect candidate if you’re:
- A Team-player— You enjoy working with co-workers, partners, vendors, and customers
- A Communicator— your verbal, written, and listening skills are on point
- A Problem-solver— you enjoy a challenge and are solution-focused
- A Leader— you’re able to “influence without authority”
- Adaptable— you’re able to pivot quickly as priorities change
- Employee Obsessed— "Employee-focused" doesn't quite say it. You roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile for our employees.
Janel Group provides the following:
This is a unique opportunity to build your tech career inside a company with global reach while make an impact on Janel Group’s staff from day 1 onboarding and throughout their day-to-day role. Working at Janel Group provides all team members with the opportunity to play a key role in building something great with talented, supportive colleagues in a friendly environment!
Not to mention we offer:
- A Competitive salary
- A Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
- PTO(sick/vacation) and 10 paid company holidays
- Participation in generous station-level quarterly profit-sharing incentives
- A 401K Plan with company match
- Great culture and fun working environment
About Us
At Janel Group, we believe that the global logistics economy starts here! For over 45 years, we’ve delivered the best customer experience in the marketplace. We are building something enduring and much bigger than ourselves which is why we created an environment that encourages your growth and development. Janel knows our culture is our business and culture starts with our values: Teamwork, Hustle, Transparency, Humility, Positivity, and Long-view.
To learn more about Janel Group, visit us at https://www.janelgroup.com/
Next Steps
If you’re highly motivated, seeking a challenging and rewarding position, and want to be part of what we’re building at Janel Group, apply today with your resume! Bonus points for a great cover letter – or any cover letter at all!
Janel Group is an equal opportunity employer and E-Verify employer
Salary Range: $16/hr.
Salary : $16
