Senior Manager, Freight Accounting

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Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable function for freight-related transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. Combines the strategic oversight of freight operations with the financial accountability of accounts payable, requiring a blend of logistics expertise, financial acumen, and leadership skills to drive process improvements, efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Ensure adherence to company policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.

• Review large or complex freight accounts.

• Collaborate with Vendor Management and Transportation teams to maintain accurate Freight vendor records, manage 3rd Party Freight provider, and resolve escalated vendor disputes.

• Review and reconcile freight accounts, validate charges, and ensure timely and accurate payments to avoid credit or legal issues.

• Analyze and identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost saving. Implement automation and workflow improvements and leverage ERP/AP tools to streamline freight AP operations.

• Prepare and review control reports, monitor account aging, and provide input to management for review, and budget and strategic decisions.

• Cross-functional collaborate with transportation, procurement, finance, and tax to align freight payment schedules with operational and compliance needs.

• Assist in internal and external audits to provide documentation and resolve audit findings related to freight payables.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.

• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.

• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.

• 7+ years of managerial experience in accounting, with expertise in freight or logistics operations. Experience implementing and managing 3rd Party freight providers.

• Strong knowledge of AP processes, controls, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in AP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, OTM), EDI / ACH payment processing, and automation tools.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve escalated issues, and work cross-functionally.

• CPA, APM, CAPP, Six Sigma certificate or related credentials are a plus.

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