Logistics and Financial Coordinator

Savage Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid Parental Leave and Military/USVA

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company

Uniforms & PPE provided

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Savage Services in Chicago, IL is seeking a Financial & Logistics Coordinator (Business Process) to support rail logistics and back-office data integrity. You will process orders, manage inventory transactions, and coordinate railcar inbound and outbound activities.

This in-office role requires an Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Logistics or related field and strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) to analyze data, perform month-end tasks, and support accounts

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Logistics or related field.
• Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes.
• Experience supporting industrial, rail, or logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and manage inventory transactions.
• Coordinate railcar inbound and outbound activities.
• Maintain shipment documentation and bills of lading.
• Communicate order status changes with customers and operations teams.
• Process invoices and accounts payable transactions.
• Monitor revenue and expense activity.
• Assist with data validation and financial reporting processes.
• Support month-end and account reconciliation activities.
• Serve as primary point of contact between field operations and back-office teams.
• Support administrative, HR, and business process activities.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and record retention requirements.
• Contribute to Business Process projects and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data Analysis

Education

Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Logistics or related field

Job description

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

Savage is looking for a Financial & Logistics Coordinator (Business Process) that will support rail logistics functions and business process functions. We are stewards of data integrity, processing, analyzing, and validating Savage’s financial and operational data. All information flowing between the field and back-office is our responsibility whether it’s keyed by hand or interfaced across systems. We are the support hub for our field team members, acting as a single point of contact for all back-office support.

The Basics:

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; Overtime as needed (100% In Office)

Travel: May be required for training purposes

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid Parental Leave and Military/Uniformed Services Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company match
• Company provided Uniforms & PPE (laundering included)
• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:

Financial Administration

• Process customer orders and manage inventory transactions
• Coordinate railcar inbound and outbound activities
• Maintain shipment documentation and bills of lading
• Communicate order status changes with customers and operations teams

Logistics and Customer Operations

• Process invoices and accounts payable transactions
• Monitor revenue and expense activity
• Assist with data validation and financial reporting processes
• Support month-end and account reconciliation activities

Office & Business Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations and back-office teams
• Support administrative, HR, and business process activities
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and record retention requirements

Projects & Additional Duties

• Contribute to Business Process projects and process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Logistics or related field
• Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis preferred
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end processes
• Experience supporting industrial, rail, or logistics operations

Some physical requirements and working conditions:

• Sitting for extended periods of time (up to 6-10 hours per day), while working at computer or desk
• Frequently uses hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, and operating office tools
• Reads printed materials and computer screens, adjusts focus, and maintains attention to detail
• Hears and speaks frequently, to communicate effectively in-person, by telephone, or via virtual platforms
• May be required to wear PPE, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, fire resistant and/or high visibility clothing, and hearing protection