Auditor, Accounts Payable & Freight Audit

Job Overview

We are looking for detail-oriented professionals to support our Accounts Payable function through high-volume invoice processing or specialized freight auditing, validating invoices against contracts, rate agreements, and shipment records while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter a high volume of invoices, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Support the implementation of automation tools and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual errors.
• Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing and reduce errors.
• Review and validate freight invoices against contracts, rate agreements, and shipment records to identify discrepancies in rates, surcharges, or billing.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies related to rates, surcharges, accessorial charges, and billing errors.
• Collaborate with carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies efficiently.
• Maintain professional and proactive communication with vendors to ensure timely dispute resolution.
• Maintain accurate financial records, audit findings, and documentation of transactions within AP and ERP systems.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements in freight auditing.
• Contribute to reconciliation efforts and assist in training team members on vendor auditing processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, finance, data entry, or logistics/freight auditing.
• Degree in Finance/Accounting or related functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) and experience with AP is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and audit tools like KBS is a plus.
• Understanding of invoice matching, shipment records, freight rate structures, and accessorial charges.
• Strong ability to identify discrepancies, analyze root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for professional interactions with internal teams and external vendors.
• Knowledge of financial controls, regulatory requirements, and company audit metrics.
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.