Accounts Payable Administrative Specialist

As part of the Bessemer Management family of trucking companies, the Eastern Express operations office in Griffith, Indiana is seeking an entry-level Settlements/Accounts Payable Administrative Specialist to support our Settlements / Billing Department (the department that handles payroll for our owner operators / truck drivers).

This is an entry-level position with room for advancement.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with accounts payable functions for our 300+ owner operators, agent representatives, and third-party providers
• Communicating via phone and email with our owner operators, agents/field reps at our terminals, and internal staff about pay, billing issues, deductions, etc.
• Collecting load-related paperwork
• Entering data into our internal systems via Excel
• Troubleshooting issues and incoming questions

This role reports to our Settlements Manager and is fully in-office/in-person in our Griffith, Indiana operations office.

You are our ideal candidate if you:

• Have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Are a strong communicator, whether in-person, on the phone, or using email. You understand the importance of recognizing tone on phone calls/in email and how to appropriately respond.
• Would describe yourself as organized (or more organized) than most other people you know.
• Can multi-task without losing track of details.
• Can manage deadlines that involve repetitive or redundant tasks (data entry, etc.).
• Enjoy helping others and value customer service.
• Take pride in and ownership of your work.
• Are willing to "roll up your sleeves" to get the job done and would say you have a strong work ethic.
• Are a self-driven, self-starter who isn’t afraid of working in a fast-paced, rapidly-evolving environment.
• Value follow-up and believe it’s important to make sure that everyone around you has the information they need so nothing “falls through the cracks.”
• Enjoy learning and/or would describe yourself as a “lifelong learner.” You’re curious to learn about other departments and business functions beyond what you do on a daily basis to help you “connect the dots” in your role.
• Ask questions when you don’t fully understand something or need help.
• Trucking and/or transportation industry experience a plus. 

A Little More About Who We Are:

• We are only as good as how well we take care of our drivers. Our drivers are experienced, professional, and hard-working people and we take our commitment to them seriously because without them our business wouldn’t exist.
• We’re not perfect, but we do our best to take care of our employees. We value our employees’ experience and knowledge – it’s in large part due to their efforts that we’ve enjoyed the success we have for so many years.
• We remain true to our roots and are intentional about not sacrificing our culture simply for the sake of growth. Even though we are a large company that enjoys the benefits of a larger operation, we are not “corporate” and never intend to be.
• We have a “roll up our sleeves” mentality. We work hard, but we do it together and make sure to find ways to still have fun and celebrate our successes and each other.
• We don’t believe in standing still. We’re always looking for ways to improve and evolve.
• Because we manage several different types of trucking operations, we are a stable, diversified business. And, unlike many trucking companies that are publicly-traded or owned by private equity, we are proud to be an independent company.
• We’re in it for the long-term, which is why honesty, responsiveness, accuracy, and teamwork mean a lot to us. We don’t chase short-term gain at the expense of our long-term business.