Accounts Payable Supervisor

Overview

Position Summary

Supervisor, AP will oversee the accounts payable activity for the SG&A department of YLA. The Supervisor, AP will have knowledge of accounts payable activities while ensuring that the day-to-day workflow is completed in a consistent and timely manner. The Supervisor, AP is expected to operate with a controls oriented mindset focused on continual review of policy and procedures, and the overall impact on the organization, producing recommendations for areas of control implementation and process efficiency gains.

The Supervisor, AP will train and guide staff on improving overall efficiency and evaluate their performance regularly. Additionally, he or she will provide appropriate strategies to personnel while also providing assistance to the Manager, AP and other Management personnel and perform special projects as assigned.

This role will require you to be fully onsite based out of the Franklin, TN office.


Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors the work of the SG&A payables team that code and process rent, telecommunication, staffing, and other corporate office related invoices for multiple Yusen freight divisions.
• Verifies amounts against invoice details and ensures completion of invoice uploads into accounting software for payment.
• Researches discrepancies or missing payments per vendor statements.
• Assists in monitoring SG&A inbox and manages team inbox rotation schedule.
• Streamlines processes and ensures proper SOP documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Approves and posts invoice batches for vendor payment.
• Reviews vendor aging report weekly to ensure invoices are paid within corporate terms.
• Point of contact for all payable escalations and other vendor concerns.
• Responsible for the direct supervision of the staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, or warehouse industries highly preferred.
• 5+ years of AP experience with at least 3 years at supervisory level.
• Experience in a shared services environment.
• Process improvement and KPI tracking experience desired.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or SAP.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for bonus plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas )

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Los Angeles County Only : Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.