Posted August 22, 2026
Accounts Payable Specialist
Robert Half
Lowell, AR, US
Full Time
21.85USD - 25.3USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing transportation organization in Lowell, Arkansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into invoice details, resolving billing issues, and working closely with vendors and internal teams to protect financial accuracy. The role offers hands-on exposure to transportation accounting in a collaborative onsite setting, along with room to grow as the team continues to expand.
Responsibilities:
• Examine carrier and supplier invoices carefully to confirm charges, documentation, and payment details are correct before approval.
• Investigate billing variances by tracing issues to their source and coordinating solutions with vendors, operations, and customer service teams.
• Validate freight-related costs, including accessorial charges, to ensure all billed amounts are properly supported.
• Process invoices accurately through the accounts payable workflow, including coding, payment preparation, and record maintenance.
• Communicate directly with external partners and internal stakeholders to resolve disputes and prevent delays in payment.
• Assist with reconciliations and account research to keep financial data organized, current, and reliable.
• Identify questionable or unsupported charges that could affect margins and escalate concerns when needed.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and streamline invoice handling procedures.• Previous experience in accounts payable, billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or a related accounting support function is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review high volumes of financial information accurately.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and confidence in researching discrepancies independently.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors, carriers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, onsite work environment.
• Familiarity with invoice coding, ACH payments, check runs, and general accounts payable processes is highly valued.
Responsibilities:
• Examine carrier and supplier invoices carefully to confirm charges, documentation, and payment details are correct before approval.
• Investigate billing variances by tracing issues to their source and coordinating solutions with vendors, operations, and customer service teams.
• Validate freight-related costs, including accessorial charges, to ensure all billed amounts are properly supported.
• Process invoices accurately through the accounts payable workflow, including coding, payment preparation, and record maintenance.
• Communicate directly with external partners and internal stakeholders to resolve disputes and prevent delays in payment.
• Assist with reconciliations and account research to keep financial data organized, current, and reliable.
• Identify questionable or unsupported charges that could affect margins and escalate concerns when needed.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and streamline invoice handling procedures.• Previous experience in accounts payable, billing, bookkeeping, accounts receivable, or a related accounting support function is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review high volumes of financial information accurately.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and confidence in researching discrepancies independently.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors, carriers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, onsite work environment.
• Familiarity with invoice coding, ACH payments, check runs, and general accounts payable processes is highly valued.
