• Accounts Payable Specialist

    TEKsystems (Bentonville, AR)


    Description

    We're seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely resolution of carrier invoice discrepancies, supporting internal teams, and maintaining strong relationships across departments and external partners.

     

    You’ll be responsible for analyzing invoice issues, building shipments, updating shipment attributes, and collaborating with Operations, Carrier Pricing, Procurement, and Helpdesk teams. Your ability to communicate professionally and effectively will be key to your success.

     

    + Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies using company guidelines, customer business rules, and carrier rate agreements.

    + Create shipments for non-managed freight based on customer-specific requirements.

    + Understand account-specific requirements, including required charges, business rules, and carrier contracts.

    + Support Operations with financial issues related to their accounts.

    + Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities for customers.

    + Collaborate internally with Operations, Procurement, and Carrier Pricing to resolve rating and accessorial invoice discrepancies.

    + Set up new customer and vendor locations in the Transportation Management System (TMS), leveraging knowledge of customer business practices.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

     

    Skills

     

    + Accounts Payable

    + Microsoft Excel

    + Invoice Resolution

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent communication—professional, prompt, and courteous.

    + Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

    + Familiarity with transportation, logistics, or freight operations is a plus.

    + Experience with TMS or similar systems preferred.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite of products and tools

    + 2+ years of Accounts Payable (or related field) in the Transportation industry preferred

    + In-depth knowledge of TMS and TMS Financials systems

    + Effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities

    + Ability to envision and implement new concepts/strategies

    + Simultaneous management of multiple tasks

    + Industry expertise (transportation industry knowledge, including key terminology and general knowledge of primary customer industries)

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Bentonville,AR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

    h4>About TEKsystems:

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.