Cash Disbursement Associate

Environment: Full-time in-office in Clayton, MO XTRA Lease is the leader in the truck-trailer rental industry in North America. We’re not truckers, but we’re proud to support the transportation industry. For more than 50 years, our team has focused on providing “the box” to trucking companies that supply manufacturing plants, grocery stores, and distribution centers with the products used in daily life. And as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we have the financial backing to support our customers, and give our employees a level of stability that’s hard to beat. Position Purpose: To ensure that vendor invoices are processed and paid accurately and on a timely basis, and that communication with both vendors and XTRA personnel is done in a courteous and professional manner.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Code and process invoices through XTRA database Insight in a timely and accurate manner, prioritizing utilities, fuel, trash vendors, and travel & expense reports.
• Communicate with vendors and XTRA personnel regarding payments and approvals.
• Investigate and resolve past-due balances on vendor accounts.
• Log utility expenses for assigned branches.
• Obtain Form W-9 information from vendors.
• Prepare filing for imaging and deliver special handling checks within Home Office.
• Participate in testing for regular AP systems updates.

Educational Requirements:

High-School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Analytical Skills

• Strong ability to analytically determine resolution of previous balance amounts on vendor invoices.
• Must have good number skills.

Attention to Detail

• Ability to scrutinize, clarify, and track transactions to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Strong track record of carrying projects through completion.

Computer Skills

• Ability to operate Windows based programs including Word and Excel.
• Experience and general knowledge with accounts payable and general ledger applications.

Energy

• Ability to consistently maintain a high productivity level throughout the entire business day.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate with others in a sincere, professional, and helpful manner.

Verbal Communication Skills

• Ability to express/present ideas or information through the use of the spoken word, including proper use of grammar, vocabulary, and tone.

Benefits:

If you are a regular full-time employee of XTRA, you are eligible to elect coverage under certain group benefit plans (medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, pre-paid legal plan, and health and dependent care (FSA) accounts). Your coverage under the group benefits begin on the 1st day of regular full-time employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. You will receive 13 days of PTO, sick leave, and enjoy twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Visit xtralease.com/careers to learn more about why now is a great time to invest in a career with XTRA!