Manager I, Finance

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(K) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and AR processes.

You will lead a team, resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain strong internal controls while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. This role focuses on larger, complex accounts, auditing transactions, reducing aged balances, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Oversee AR team ensuring accurate invoicing and timeliness.
• Lead reconciliation of large/complex accounts and ensure compliance.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AR team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and AR processes.
• Manage AR operations for large/complex accounts; audit transactions and reduce aged balances.
• Lead cross-functional audit and dispute resolution with internal/external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements for data accuracy.
• Escalate issues and coordinate resolution meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for receivables, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with internal teams to protect revenue and improve profitability.
• Lead audit meetings to explain disputes and finalize weekly invoices.
• Identify cross-system issues and troubleshoot to ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Team management

AR operations

Billing discrepancies

Internal controls

Cross-functional

Education

Business Admin

Finance

Transportation Logistics

GED

High School

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction, this position is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of invoicing and accounts receivable processes. The role ensures prompt resolution of billing discrepancies and account issues while maintaining strong internal controls. This position supervises a team of Accounts Receivable personnel managing large/moderately complex accounts and serves as a point of contact for resolving day-to-day interpersonal and procedural matters with immediate stakeholders.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Accounts Receivable personnel to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; resolve escalated billing discrepancies and drive continuous improvement in invoice quality
• Manage accounts receivable operation for larger/more complex accounts including auditing transactions, processing outstanding balances, and executing revenue adjustments. Drive reduction of aged accounts and ensure prompt resolution of discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency
• Lead cross-functional audit and dispute resolution efforts, leveraging knowledge of internal systems to expedite documentation, validate charges, and ensure resolution completeness; facilitate resolution meetings with internal and external stakeholder
• Drive process and system enhancements by identifying inefficiencies, testing improvements, and implementing solutions that increase team effectiveness and data accuracy
• Serve as the escalation point for issues, including recurring charge discrepancies, documentation gaps, and multi-layered customer system challenges; identify underlying issues and implement sustainable actions to support long-term resolution
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to receivables, team productivity, and customer satisfaction; analyze discrepancies and lead cross-functional efforts to address performance gaps
• Coordinate with internal teams to improve account profitability, provide feedback to ensure customer compliance with contractual requirements, and adjust strategies as needed to protect revenue
• Lead audit meetings with accounts to explain disputes, make adjustments as needed, ensure accurate information capture, and finalize weekly invoices; keep stakeholders informed of issues and account patterns
• Lead strategic initiatives that positively impact profitability, operational effectiveness, and customer experience; align project outcomes with business needs and communicate results to senior leadership
• Identify and resolve issues across multiple systems and platforms that may arise at any stage of the invoicing and accounts receivable workflow. Troubleshoot discrepancies efficiently to ensure seamless financial operations and timely resolution
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of the customer base to analyze payment patterns and behaviors, identify trends, enhance forecasting accuracy, and proactively mitigate potential payment delays or issues
• Support and coordinate the integration of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and third-party payment agencies to ensure seamless data exchange

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, payroll, or related field and/or military equivalent with at least 1 year of managing a team

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration, Finance or related field with 5 years experience in business administration, finance, accounting/payroll, or transportation/logistics, or related field and/or military equivalent with at least 2 years of which being direct management experience

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• and six paid holidays annually

Education

• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management
• Bachelors: Finance
• Bachelors: Transportation Logistics
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Accounting/Payroll
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Management-Entry Level
• Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID

00649594 Manager I, Finance (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.