Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This AP Associate role stands out because it sits at the intersection of SaaS and financial operations in a workflow-heavy vertical. BasicBlock’s product focus—software plus financial services that help move payments faster—means accounts payable is not just bookkeeping; it is part of how the platform delivers trust and reliability to its users in a document-driven ecosystem.
For a SaaS career, the value here is exposure to the operational “plumbing” that supports scalable transaction volume: reconciling multi-party documentation, handling exceptions, and building repeatable controls. The underwriting component adds a risk lens that is increasingly relevant across SaaS businesses that embed payments, lending, or other financial products. Experience collaborating with operations and finance also translates well to broader SaaS roles where cross-functional process clarity matters.
This role is best suited to someone who prefers structured problem-solving, consistent follow-through, and careful judgment over purely transactional work. It will fit early-career professionals looking to build credibility in SaaS operations, as well as detail-oriented candidates interested in fraud detection and risk signals within product-enabled services.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Foreword
At its core, BasicBlock helps get truck drivers paid faster. Period. Our industry-leading software and financial services allow independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road.
Our company is one of the few workplaces where you can experience the drive and ambition of Silicon Valley alongside the friendly and hard-working qualities of the Great Plains. If you join our team, we'll let you take the reins as long as you produce quality work in return. We're a focused and authentic team who puts a priority on ownership and creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.
About the AP Associate position
We are looking for a detail oriented Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you will review and match BOLs to rate confirmations, communicate regularly with drivers and brokers, and resolve any issues efficiently. You will also play an important underwriting role by identifying document inconsistencies, evaluating risk, and helping spot potential fraud before payments are released.
Responsibilities:
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Review and analyze carrier and broker documentation prior to payment
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Match Bills of Lading, Rate Confirmations, and invoices for accuracy
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Apply underwriting judgment to approve transactions or escalate concerns
Identify inconsistencies, abnormal patterns, or potential fraudulent activity
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Communicate with drivers, carriers, and brokers to resolve invoicing issues
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Collaborate with operations and finance teams often
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret documentation
Risk aware mindset with sound judgment and decision making skills
Excellent communicator, both verbal and written
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Benefits:
- Employee stock options
- Paid time off
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Complimentary caffeine (whatever your brand)
- Weekly team lunches (on us)
BasicBlock is an equal opportunity employer
