What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Supervisor position at Sheer Logistics?
About Sheer:
Sheer Logistics is a leading logistics services provider, with a focus on transparency and value, providing clients with a comprehensive offering of technology enabled supply chain and logistics solutions including managed transportation, multi-modal brokerage, consulting, and other complimentary services.
Our mission is to build trusting relationships that consistently deliver extraordinary results to employees, shippers, carriers and suppliers. Transparency is our foundation, because having complete information allows clients to make better decisions. It saves time, it’s better for business, it’s better for people, and ultimately, it’s better for the long-term relationships we cultivate.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee our AP operations. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls. This role has oversite of an AP team and their day to day activities.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee daily functions of AP team to ensure SLA’s are being met on a consistent basis
- Ensure team follows outlined policies and procedures of company and department as they pertain to AP functions
- Process vendor invoices when required due to staffing or volume (estimated 15-20%)
- Review and approve payment batches to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices
- Work with internal departments and vendors to research and resolve disputed account discrepancies and be the second level escalation point
- Complete cross-training on all other divisions supported by AP
- Conduct cross-training with all incoming AP team members
- Assist Accounting Manager with project work as needed
- Support audit activities
- Responsible for assigned reporting activities (weekly, monthly, annually)
- Adapt quickly to system and process changes
- Train new and existing team members on system and process changes as per guidelines established by Accounting Manager
- Ensure all processes are fully documented and maintained as per schedule set forth by Accounting Manager
Education and/or Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 years of AP experience, including 1 year in a supervisory role is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of AP processes, accounting principles, and financial controls.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- ERP system experience preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Strong Excel skills required
- Ability to quickly adapt to fast changing environment
- Excellent communication skills
Work Location: One of Sheer’s offices: Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago or St. Louis
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Sedentary inside office work with limited exposure to weather conditions.
Benefits – FT Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- HRA and FSA
- 401K retirement plan
- Vacation and Sick time, paid holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
