Accounts Receivable Representative I

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Representative I in Lowell, AR to supervise accurate invoicing and timely processing of customer payments.

The role involves building relationships with JB Hunt staff and external customers, auditing charges, and applying payments to invoices to reduce outstanding AR balances. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related experience; an Associate degree in

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years of education, experience and training.
• Preferred: Associates degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, Transportation Logistics, with 1-2 years of experience.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to communicate in writing effectively.
• Ability to communicate verbally effectively; ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely invoicing.
• Network and build relationships with JB Hunt employees and external customers by responding to inquiries and complaints regarding accessorial billing processes, notifications, billing issues, etc., and identify root cause and solutions.
• Direct the application of customer payments to outstanding invoices.
• Manage receivables including auditing, processing balance dues, and revenue adjustments.
• Obtain and investigate missing or incomplete documentation to meet customer billing requirements.
• Reach out to customer contacts for payment status.
• Reduce outstanding accounts receivable of assigned customers.
• Set up automated aging reports.
• Audit billed charges for validity.
• Work with internal teams to improve processes and achieve goals.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-motivation

Ability to learn new software

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Finance/Business/Management/Communication/Transportation Logistics

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for managing the efficiency and accuracy of the application of all charges for invoicing purposes for accounts with lowest complexity. Identify and resolve issues regarding freight payment with the customer, (e.g., collections, variances).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely invoicing.
• Network and build relationships with both JB Hunt employees and external customers by responding to inquiries and complaints regarding accessorial billing processes, notifications, billing issues, etc. and identify root cause and solutions to issues.
• Direct the application of customer payments to outstanding invoices.
• Manage receivables to include auditing, processing balance dues, and revenue adjustments.
• Obtain and investigate missing or incomplete documentation to meet customer billing requirements.
• Reach out to customer contacts for payment status.
• Reduce outstanding accounts receivables of assigned customers.
• Set up automated aging reports.
• Audit billed charges for validity.
• Work with internal teams to improve processes, discuss action plans, and/or contractual changes, and achieve organizational/department/team goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years combination of education, experience and training.

Preferred Qualification

Associates degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, Transportation Logistics, or related field with 1-2 years of experience

• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to act professionally
• Ability to communicate through writing effectively
• Ability to communicate verbally effectively
• Ability to quickly learn a new software system
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Self-motivation
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Basic critical thinking skills
• Basic organization skills
• Basic time management skills.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• Associates: Business Administration/Management
• Associates: Business Communications
• Associates: Finance
• Associates: Transportation Logistics
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Accounting/Payroll
• Auditing

Job Opening ID

00637225 Accounts Receivable Representative I (Open)

Disclaimer

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.