Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate

Join Knight Transportation as an Accounts Payable Associate!

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm (flexible) Location: 2002 W Wahalla Lane Phoenix, AZ 85027 What we offer:

• 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

Job Responsibilities: What you will do Validate transactions and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due.

• Audit invoices for accuracy, verify invoice information and general ledger account coding of invoices.
• Communicate with Knight personnel and vendors via phone, email, and in person.
• Research, and work with various company systems (ex. Payables Ledger, TMT Purchase Order system, DocAgent, Great Plains).
• Research various discrepancies, unpaid invoices, and process timely to avoid late payments.
• Meet deadlines and goals defined by Leaders.
• Research problem invoices and work with terminals / vendors as needed.
• Assist with auditing corporate card transactions.
• Use problem solving skills to resolve AP workflow issues.
• May cross-train A/P Staff on functions as directed by AP Leadership.
• Maintain and 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.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Qualifications: What you need to bring

• Previous AP experience preferred.
• Experience in transportation industry preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to complete 10-key by touch.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks throughout the day.
• Must be a solid team player.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Excel and able to use basic formulas.

Work with the Industry Leader!

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader. What do we live by? The answer is simpleOUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day. Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.

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.