Freight Payables Specialist

Beacon Hill Associates is seeking a Freight Payables Specialist for a contract assignment located in Roswell, GA.This role supports the Transportation Team and will play a key part in freight payables, vendor communications, and logistics-related accounting functions. While the position will primarily be remote, candidates local to the Alpharetta area are preferred for potential onsite needs. This is a contract role expected to run through November, with the possibility of extension depending on evolving needs.Daily Duties:Act as the liaison between the AP team and vendors to manage logistics-related payables, remittance, and aging statementsProvide support for freight invoice coding, discrepancies, and resolutionAssist the logistics team with accounting functions, including monthly, quarterly, and annual accrualsFile and manage freight claims; serve as subject matter expert for the teamInvestigate and resolve carrier invoice issues and payment inquiriesConduct research to reconcile discrepancies across systems (TMS, financial software, vendor inquiries)Work with carriers to resolve damaged load issues and ensure appropriate claim handlingIdeal Candidate:1-3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or AP-related roles within a retail or wholesale businessExperience resolving Less-than-Truckload (LTL) discrepancies and freight-related invoice issuesHighly organized with the ability to manage documentation and follow-up independentlyFamiliarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SaaS-based TMS platforms preferredProficiency in Excel including pivot tables, graphs, and chartsStrong understanding of finance/accounting workflows and invoice reconciliationA 4-year degree or equivalent industry experienceProfessional, resourceful, and self-motivated with strong communication and customer service skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-heavy team environmentCore Competencies:Leadership: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and collaborates cross-functionally with minimal supervisionProblem-Solving: Skilled in identifying root causes of discrepancies and proposing timely, practical solutionsProactivity: Anticipates vendor needs and payment challenges before escalation occursAttention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in invoice coding, data entry, and claims filingAdaptability: Navigates ambiguity with professionalism and flexibility in a dynamic, evolving environmentProcess:Start Date: After interviewInterview Process:Resumes submitted to Senior Director, Transportation and Day-to-day ManagerVirtual interviews (onsite if local to Atlanta)Additional Details:Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with occasional OT as needed)Location: Remote preferred, but Alpharetta-based candidates are ideal for training or occasional on-site needsTeam Culture: Fun, collaborative, and open to ideas-diverse backgrounds encouraged; strong remote team presenceEquipment Provided: Laptop and cell phoneBeacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you!Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)