Invoicing Analyst

CJ Logistics; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 4 days/week

Equal Opportunity Employer

Climate-controlled office

Job summary

CJ Logistics America is seeking an Invoicing Analyst to join our finance team in Des Plaines, IL. You will drive monthly invoicing, manage accruals, and design new billing solutions while bridging financial data and client service.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/math, 3 years in invoicing or related areas, strong Excel/Word skills, and SAP experience is a plus. Hybrid work with collaboration across logistics centers and external clients is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, math, or related analytical field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting, invoicing analysis, billing or AP/AR experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced desired) and Word; SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data trends and manage invoicing templates for accuracy.
• Validate data with logistics personnel and inputs from clients.
• Design and maintain weekly, monthly and ad hoc invoicing solutions.
• Issue, record, and distribute invoices to clients on schedule.
• Track invoicing trends, analyze variance to budgets, and support finance decisions.
• Maintain relationships with internal staff and external customers through clear communication.
• Document invoicing processes and respond to billing inquiries.

Skills

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/math

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Now Hiring: Invoicing Analyst

CJ Logistics America is seeking an Invoicing Analyst to be a key member of our finance team. This role supports the company's growth by driving monthly invoicing requirements, handling the month-end accrual process, and designing and implementing innovative new billing solutions. You will bridge the gap between financial data and customer service by collaborating closely with both internal logistics center personnel and external clients.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Culture: You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Impact: Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.
• Salary: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $58,000-$60,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration; typically your schedule will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

What You'll Do:

You will analyze data trends, manage complex invoicing templates, and ensure the accurate billing of our logistics operations.

• Data Management: Download operational data from various internal systems into Excel and develop, analyze, and review the data required for invoicing.
• Data Validation: Partner directly with Logistics Center personnel to validate data and solicit/verify accessorial inputs.
• Solution Design: Create and maintain invoicing templates for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc timelines, while designing and implementing brand new invoicing solutions.
• Invoice Execution: Issue, record, and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc invoices to our clients.
• Financial Analysis: Track and analyze historical invoicing trends, evaluate start-up costs against estimates, and complete variance-to-budget analyses.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong working relationships with internal field staff and "external" customers through solid communication.
• Support & Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of invoicing processes and assist with information requests or billing questions.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, math, or a related analytical field.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in accounting, invoicing analysis, billing or, AP/AR.
• Technical Skills: Strong PC skills, featuring intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel (advanced knowledge is a plus) and Microsoft Word. Experience with SAP is a major plus.
• Execution: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, keep close attention to detail, and balance multiple weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal verbal and written skills for cross-functional internal updates and external client management.
• Adaptability: Process management experience and the ability to learn new software systems quickly are highly valued pluses.

What's In It for You:

• Professional Growth: This is a Salary, Exempt role positioned within our core Finance division, offering broad visibility into company-wide logistics operations.
• Hybrid Work Framework: Work from our professional Des Plaines office 4 days per week with hybrid flexibility built in around business needs.
• Inclusive Workspace: Join an Equal Opportunity Employer that relies on diverse skills and backgrounds to drive innovation and strategic change.
• Comfortable Environment: Operate in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with standard office equipment provided.

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi c t ive Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.