Freight Pay Specialist I

About Sheer

Sheer Logistics is a leading logistics services provider, with a focus on transparency and value, providing clients with a comprehensive offering of technology enabled supply chain and logistics solutions including managed transportation, multi-modal brokerage, consulting, and other complimentary services.

Our mission is to build trusting relationships that consistently deliver extraordinary results to employees, shippers, carriers and suppliers. Transparency is our foundation, because having complete information allows clients to make better decisions. It saves time, it's better for business, it's better for people, and ultimately, it's better for the long-term relationships we cultivate.

Position Summary

The Freight Audit and Payables Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts payable, including carrier invoice processing, auditing freight bills, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with client billing requirements. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an integral part of the Transportation Management process, the Freight Audit and Payables Specialist will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial transactions that directly impact carrier relationships, client satisfaction, and overall operational excellence. Specific tasks include :

• Process a high volume of carrier invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Audit multi-modal freight and service provider invoices against contracted rates, load tenders, and client billing instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Account Management, Operations, carrier relations, and client facing teams.
• Reconcile carrier statements and maintain a positive working relationship with all of our valued logistics service providers.
• Assist with weekly and monthly AP close processes, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, client-specific requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase AP efficiency, automation, and accuracy.
• Prioritize responding to carrier inquiries in a timely and professional manner on payment status, invoice details, and reconciliation issues.
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and technology teams to enhance visibility and integration of AP data into our TMS and financial systems.

Qualifications

Why Join Sheer Logistics?

Compensation : $24-29 per hour

Work Location : Hybrid, Remote arrangement may be considered

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Sedentary inside office work with limited exposure to weather conditions.

Benefits - FT Positions