Financial Operations Specialist

Sunset Transportation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sunset University programs

Job summary

Sunset Transportation in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to join our accounting team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy, follow-up, and teamwork impact billing timelines, carrier payments, and customer satisfaction.

You will support billing, accounts payable, cash applications, and LTL processes, helping relieve backlogs and keep freight moving through cross-functional collaboration and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting operations, billing, or accounts payable.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in multiple systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• High attention to detail with strong organization and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Post cash receipts accurately and timely to support billing flow.
• Assist with LTL billing and EDI order processing to reduce delays.
• Respond to carrier payment status inquiries via email and phone.
• Generate and deliver customer invoices.
• Enter and code payables; match and verify carrier settlements.
• Support backlog cleanup across the accounting team.

Skills

Accounting operations

Billing experience

Accounts payable

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recent graduates

Tools

ERP systems

EDI processing

Job description

About the Role

Sunset Transportation is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to join our accounting team in Saint Louis, MO. You’ll step into a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy, follow-up, and teamwork directly impact billing timelines, carrier payments, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Sunset Transportation is seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to join our accounting team in Saint Louis, MO. You’ll step into a fast-paced, high-volume environment where accuracy, follow-up, and teamwork directly impact billing timelines, carrier payments, and customer satisfaction.

You’ll work closely with a cross-trained accounting team to support billing, accounts payable, cash applications, and LTL processes—helping relieve current backlogs and keep freight moving.

Why Sunset?

We’re a second-generation, privately-owned company with over 30 years of success. What does that mean for you? No corporate bureaucracy—just a family-style culture where your ideas matter and your growth is limitless. We're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion because we believe that the best innovations come from bringing together different perspectives.

What You’ll Do

• Post cash receipts accurately and timely to support billing flow


• Assist with LTL billing and EDI order processing to reduce delays


• Respond to carrier payment status inquiries via email and phone


• Generate and deliver customer invoices


• Enter and code payables; match and verify carrier settlements


• Support backlog cleanup and jump in where needed across the team

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in accounting operations, billing, or accounts payable or recent graduates


• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in multiple systems


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment


• High attention to detail with strong organization and follow-through


• Clear, professional communication and a team-first mindset

What We Offer

• A competitive salary to reward your hard work


• Benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage


• 401K with a company match, ensuring your future is secure


• Paid vacation, floating holidays, and personal/sick time


• An award-winning company culture to help you grow, both personally and professionally


• Whether you want to join one of our many committees, nominate one of your peers for a Sunset Way Award, or learn a new skill at Sunset University, your opportunities are endless!

Who We Are

At Sunset Transportation, we are more than just a logistics company—we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in building a team that reflects the world we live in, embracing all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our commitment to these principles f ostic environment where everyone has a voice, and every idea counts.

As a Recognized Leader In Third-party Logistics (3PL) With Over 30 Years Of Experience, We Are Dedicated To Improving Supply Chain Efficiencies Through Cutting-edge Technology And Exceptional People. Our Core Values— Accountability, Flexibility, Loyalty, Responsiveness, And Relationships —are The Foundation Of Our Success And Have Earned Us Numerous Accolades, Including

• G75 Green Supply Chain Partners - Inbound Logistics


• Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider - Food Logistics


• Top Workplaces – STL Post Dispatch


• #10 Top Logistics Company – Transport Topics


• Most Trustworthy Companies – Newsweek (Armada)


• #3 Top 3PL Provider – Inbound Logistics

If you’re passionate about logistics, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that values your unique contributions, we want to hear from you. Join us, and let’s make logistics better—together.