Freight Billing & Profitability Analyst

Rhenus Logistics; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Training

Great Team

Flat Hierarchies

Room for Innovation

Team events

Fast decision processes

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics seeks a Freight Billing Analyst to ensure accurate billing and cost validation across freight forwarding operations. You will work with Operations and Finance to review shipment files, reconcile costs, and support profitability through precise financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and analytical, with experience in billing, cost reconciliation, and strong Excel and ERP/TMS capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience within freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or related operational finance environment.
• Experience with customer billing, cost reconciliation, invoicing, or financial analysis is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of freight forwarding operations including air/ocean freight, customs brokerage, or related services.
• Strong analytical skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP, TMS, or financial systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Process-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Review shipment files to ensure all billable charges, vendor costs, and customer invoices are complete and accurate.
• Validate operational costs, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve billing issues with Operations, Finance, vendors, and customers.
• Monitor shipment profitability and identify opportunities to improve revenue capture and gross profit.
• Investigate low-margin or negative-margin shipments and assist with corrective actions.
• Support month-end close activities through shipment-level cost validation, accruals, and financial reconciliation.
• Review vendor invoices and customer billings to ensure compliance with pricing and company procedures.
• Assist in reducing billing disputes, credit notes, write-offs, and revenue leakage through proactive file reviews.
• Prepare regular reports on revenue, billing accuracy, profitability, and operational performance for branch leadership.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and billing standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to resolve issues and support continuous process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

TMS

Job description

Rhenus Logistics seeks a Freight Billing Analyst to ensure accurate billing and cost validation across freight forwarding operations. You will work with Operations and Finance to review shipment files, reconcile costs, and support profitability through precise financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and analytical, with experience in billing, cost reconciliation, and strong Excel and ERP/TMS capabilities.