Lead Carrier Payables Manager

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR seeks a Manager II to lead a carrier payables team. Under general direction, this role makes time-sensitive decisions, prioritizes work, and drives accurate processing of payments in a fast-paced finance environment.

You will oversee settlements, audits, and disputes, develop process improvements and automation, collaborate with legal and risk teams, and present budgeting and financial updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years of finance or transportation/logistics experience.
• Preference for a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, or Transportation/Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Leads talent identification, development, performance, and overall management for carrier payables including managers.
• Communicates and escalates issues causing lost revenue or payment delays.
• Identifies areas for process improvements and automation to raise efficiency.
• Contributes to Carrier Payables department projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for large settlements and coordinating with legal and risk management.
• Performs audits and disputes on valid charges with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develops strategies to strengthen carrier relationships.
• Leads budgeting and reporting activities and presents updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, AR seeks a Manager II to lead a carrier payables team. Under general direction, this role makes time-sensitive decisions, prioritizes work, and drives accurate processing of payments in a fast-paced finance environment.

You will oversee settlements, audits, and disputes, develop process improvements and automation, collaborate with legal and risk teams, and present budgeting and financial updates to stakeholders.