Accounts Payable Associate

Location: Fairfax, Iowa

Country: United States

Category: Accounting & Finance

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: November 6, 2026

Job ID: 653672

Job Description

Accounts Payable Associate
Location: Fairfax, IA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $22-$23/hour, DOE

Job Summary:
Responsible for managing the accounts payable functions including collection procedures and AP disbursement process. Also responsible for auditing to ensure all required paperwork for carrier payments and customer invoicing is received

Accounts Payable Associate | Qualifications:

  • Required Experience
    • 1 year of accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting experience.
  • Preferred Experience
    • 2 years of accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting experience in the transportation industry.
    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting procedures.
    • Ability to utilize and develop spreadsheets including the use of formulas and graphs.
    • Solid computer skills with a wide variety of software programs.
    • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
    • Ability to maintain integrity of confidential business information.
    • Problem solving and analytical skills.
    • Proficient in data entry.
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Education Requirements
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Associate Degree Preferred
Accounts Payable Associate | Responsibilities: 
  • Audit carrier paperwork to ensure all required documents are present and legible and all information from the invoice reconciles with payables.
  • Process and pay carrier invoices using the appropriate software systems.
  • Process and pay vendor invoices including auditing vendor statements, obtaining approval for payment, and mailing checks.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies on vendor and carrier invoices.
  • Forward factoring letters and releases to payment processing company.
  • Generate reports to ensure paperwork for all loads has been received.
  • Effectively communicate with vendors regarding payment status requests.
  • Create, modify and maintain documents and SOP's electronically on Sharepoint.
  • Independent judgement and evaluation of fraudulent activity.
  • Proactively identify and resolve gaps in the payables supporting documentation
  • Develop guidance for technology policies to improve workflows

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About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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