Description

Accelerate your Career!

• 2+ years accounts payable experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in transportation industry preferred.
• Associates degree in accounting or business or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Must possess outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Must possess excellent verbal, written and phone communication skills.
• Must be able to adapt to change and be an excellent team-player.

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

At Swift, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Swift Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Swift Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Supervises accounts payable staff in carrying out the responsibility of accounts payable processing in a large Accounts Payable Department.

• Manage Accounts Payable processors and monitors daily production, including regular audits of work performed for accuracy.
• Responsible for performance reviews, discipline and corrective actions, coach employees on development, assisting in the new hire process, and establish training.
• Works with department leaders and office supervisors to ensure A/P policies and programs are properly implemented and adhered to.
• Schedules and assigns job duties as needed.
• Provides positive motivation and communication for a ''Team'' environment.
• Work with accounts payable personnel to prioritize invoice processing, specifically at month-end.
• Provides training of new employees on departmental and corporate policies and procedures.
• Encourage cohesive vendor relationships by working to resolve short payments or past-due invoices. Ensure disputes are submitted to OEMs timely. Proactively run vendor reports to ensure past dues are resolved timely and prior to being put on credit hold.
• Test new software as needed to ensure the functionality is in line with business goals and objective; including implementation of Kapow software (or similar) to automate the retrieval of invoices due for payment.
• Provide quarterly updates with key vendors, specifically OEM's and large accounts.
• Review and participate in annual 1099 preparation and clean-up.
• Provide automation and process improvement ideas to management.
• Ensure compliance with monthly KPIs and team metrics.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.