Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: West Columbus, OH Reports To: Accounting Manager / Controller

Job Summary

We are a rapidly expanding logistics and trucking company looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our West Columbus team. As we scale, we need a reliable professional to manage the full cycle of A/P, ensuring our carriers, vendors, and maintenance partners are paid accurately and on time. This is a vital role that keeps our fleet moving and our vendor relationships strong.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: Review, code, and process high-volume vendor invoices, including fuel expenses, equipment repairs, and office utilities.

• Vendor Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries; research and resolve discrepancies or statement variances.

• Driver & Carrier Support: Process driver expense reimbursements and ensure independent contractor settlements are handled per contract terms.

• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate records in our accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or TMW/McLeod) and ensure proper GL coding.

• Payment Cycles: Prepare weekly check runs, ACH transfers, and wire payments for approval.

• Compliance: Assist with 1099 processing at year-end and maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general bookkeeping.

• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in Trucking, Logistics, or Construction is highly preferred (understanding of fuel taxes, IFTA, or repair orders is a plus).

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables/VLOOKUPs) and experience with mid-to-enterprise level accounting software.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with shop managers and external vendors.

• Location: Must be able to commute to our West Columbus office.

The Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in a fast-paced, "all hands on deck" environment typical of a growing company.

• Has a "detective" mindset—you enjoy catching errors before they become payment issues.

• Is organized enough to handle the paperwork that comes with a large fleet of trucks.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $26.00