Accounts Payable Analyst

James River Petroleum
  • Ashland, Virginia
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Company Overview
    Founded in 1985, JRP is a privately held, technology-driven distributor of diesel fuel, lubricants, and related petroleum and fuel management solutions serving customers nationwide. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, we combine knowledgeable teams, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships to deliver reliable, efficient fuel solutions. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, with a focus on helping customers operate more efficiently while providing meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow.
     
    Position Summary
    JRP is seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to support general accounts payable functions, with a primary focus on fuel supplier invoice processing, invoice-to-bill-of-lading (BOL) matching, and discrepancy resolution. This role requires strong research and problem-solving skills to investigate transaction issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve accuracy and efficiency.
     
    Why Join JRP?
    • Competitive compensation based on experience
    • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
    • 401(k) with company contribution
    • Stable, long-term career opportunity
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development
    • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
    Compensation
     
    $55,000-$65,000 per year based on experience
     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Process approximately 100 fuel supplier invoices daily that require manual entry outside automated invoicing systems.
    • Review automated invoice-to-BOL matching results and investigate discrepancies involving supplier details, fuel types, delivered quantities, pricing, taxes, and missing documentation.
    • Verify supplier invoices against BOLs and supporting delivery records to identify billing inaccuracies, documentation errors, and internal process gaps.
    • Research invoice exceptions across supplier portals, ERP systems, operational records, and internal documentation to trace transactions and determine root causes.
    • Investigate missing or incomplete BOLs by tracing fuel transactions through internal workflows and coordinating with relevant teams to resolve documentation gaps.
    • Partner with fuel suppliers and internal departments to validate charges, obtain supporting documentation, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
    • Maintain organized records of invoice exceptions, supplier communications, outstanding documentation, and resolution status; proactively follow up on unresolved items.
    • Identify recurring supplier billing discrepancies and operational breakdowns, communicate findings to management, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
    • Support broader accounts payable functions, including vendor statement reconciliations, payment discrepancy investigations, invoice reconciliation, and financial record maintenance.
    Qualifications
    • 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, financial analysis, or a related field.
    • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required
    • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and determine root causes.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and reporting.
    • Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, or financial management platforms.
    • Ability to navigate multiple systems and information sources to conduct detailed transaction research.
    • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills, including managing competing priorities, tracking outstanding issues, and following up independently.
     
    Physical Requirements
    • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Ability to perform routine office activities and use standard office equipment.
    Work Environment
    • Office-based position in Ashland, Virginia.
    • Fast-paced, detail-oriented environment requiring accuracy, independent research, and collaboration across departments.
    • Regular use of financial systems, supplier portals, spreadsheets, and electronic documentation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAshland, Virginia
    Websitehttps://jamesriverpetroleum.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Billing Recordsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Operational Communicationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Petroleumunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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