Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Administrator

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Full Remote
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field., 1-2 years of experience in a financial or accounting support role., Basic understanding of accounting principles like debits, credits, and reconciliations., Familiarity with invoice processing platforms (e.g., Coupa) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)..

Key responsibilities:

  • Process ad-hoc Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions.
  • Investigate and resolve posting discrepancies in the ERP system.
  • Manage requests and execute timely payments to vendors using the Monday board.
  • Support month-end close activities and invoice processing for warehouse operations.

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CJ Logistics America Large https://cjlogisticsamerica.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Description

Join CJ Logistics – Where Your Passion for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables Meets Global Impact
 
Are you detail-driven, solutions-oriented, and passionate about Accounts Payable and Receivable? At CJ Logistics, we're building something special—a global team empowered to keep the supply chain moving. We’re looking for an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make a real impact in freight forwarding and logistics.
 
Why Join Us?
 
This is more than just a job—it’s your opportunity to help support critical business operations and contribute to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're excited about finance, thrive on problem-solving, and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we want to meet you.
 
Position Overview
 
As an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Administrator, you’ll play a critical support role within our Freight Forwarding operations, managing financial transactions and partnering with regional teams across the business. Your work ensures accurate financial reporting, timely payments to essential vendors, and a seamless month-end close process.
 
This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of expenses and revenue, while facilitating urgent payments to critical supplier partners to maintain uninterrupted business operations.
 

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Process ad-hoc Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions as requested by Operations.
  • Investigate and resolve posting discrepancies in the ERP system using appropriate transaction codes.
  • Manage the Monday board to track requests and execute time-sensitive payments to essential vendors (e.g., ports, customs agencies, airlines, carriers).
  • Generate weekly reports on open Purchase Orders and Sales Orders to provide visibility on outstanding items.
  • Reconcile payments processed through third-party platforms, ensuring prompt and accurate entry into financial systems.
  • Partner with the A/P Manager on month-end close activities related to the ERP and operational systems.
  • Support invoice processing for warehouse operations through the Coupa platform.
  • Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
 
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
 
  • Associate’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a financial or accounting support role
  • Basic understanding of general accounting principles including debits, credits, accruals, and reconciliations
  • Familiarity with invoice processing platforms (e.g. Coupa)
  • Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to shift priorities based on business needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent ability to communicate both verbally and written with internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Prior experience in Freight Forwarding or logistics operations
Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:
Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer
Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds
 
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment.  The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.
The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level and is climate controlled.
 
Location/Remote Eligibility
 
This is an on-site role based out of our Des Plaines, IL office.  Regular, on-site presence is required or as otherwise directed by the company.
 
Schedule
 
Standard office hours at 8:30AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday.  There may be flexibility regarding start and end times.
 
Work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
 
This role is located at our Corporate Office in Des Plaines, IL, and requires that candidates must live within a commutable distance of the corporate office.    
 
Reasonable Accommodation:
 

This job description sets forth the essential job duties and responsibilities for the position. An employee assigned to this position must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to a disabled employee in accordance with, and as required by, applicable law. An employee seeking a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

 
Pay, Benefits and More:
  • Hourly range -$18.27-24.31 per hour
  • Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE!
  • Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb
  • Laid-back and open-door work environment
  • High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
  • Opportunity for advancement

Ready to Apply?
Take the next step in your career with CJ Logistics! Submit your application today and join a team that's delivering the future of logistics.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and relies on the diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives of its people to drive change, innovation and growth. The Company prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, covered veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Violations of this policy must be reported to the Company as stated in the Reporting Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Section of the Employee Handbook.
 
CJ Logistics About Statement:
 
 
CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.  
  
CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.  
  
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Social Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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