Manager II, Carrier Payables

J.b.-Hun; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, AR, seeks a Manager II, Carrier Payables to lead a team responsible for timely processing of carrier payments, resolving disputes, and maintaining strong relationships with carriers.

You will drive process improvements, oversee budgeting and reporting, coordinate with legal and risk management, and ensure accuracy in settlements while guiding staff through a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in finance or transportation/logistics.
• Experience leading a carrier payables team.
• Ability to identify process improvements and automations.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads talent identification, development, and performance for carrier payables team.
• Communicates and escalates issues affecting revenue or payments.
• Develops strategies to strengthen carrier relationships.
• Oversees budgets and prepares reports for stakeholders.
• Performs audits and resolves disputes on charges.

Skills

Finance experience

Transportation/logistics experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:Manager II, Carrier PayablesDepartment:FinanceCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:ArkansasCity:LowellFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general direction, this positions manages a team of carrier payable personnel. This individual will possess a high level ability to make time-sensitive decisions, manage multiple competing priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. The position requires experience in a finance function and managing a team.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Leads talent identification, development, performance, and overall management efforts for a carrier payables team, including managers of peopleCommunicates and escalates any issues resulting in lost revenue or delay in paymentIdentifies areas for process improvements & automations to improve efficienciesContributes to the Carrier Payables department's projects & initiativesResponsible for large settlements and collaborating legal & risk managementCompiles regular audits to research/dispute valid charges, compile and send to internal / external stakeholders, manage responses for accuracy, conduct audit meetings to explain disputes, adjust ordersLeads in developing strategies to strengthen carrier relationshipsNetworks and builds relationships with internal & external stakeholders by solving and responding to financial inquiries and complaintsLeads budgeting process including producing thorough, accurate and timely budget and expense management reports for the organizationResponsible for developing and presenting updates to internal/external stakeholdersLeads with applicable closing, allocation and financial reporting dutiesQualifications:Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalentAND 2-3 years of finance OR transportation/logistics experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, OR Transportation/LogisticsAND 3-4 years of finance experience OR transportation/logistics experienceAND 3-4 years accounting/payroll experienceThis 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:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Business Administration, Management-Entry Level, Sales, Transportation/LogisticsJob Opening ID:00647462 Manager II, Carrier Payables (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.