Manager II, Carrier Payables

J.B. Hunt Transport; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport in Lowell, Arkansas, is seeking a Manager II of Carrier Payables to lead a team responsible for timely payments and settlements. The role requires strong finance background and proven team leadership within a logistics setting.

The position emphasizes process improvements, audits, and collaboration with legal and risk management to safeguard revenue and optimize returns. A Bachelor’s degree and several years of related experience are preferred for this senior finance role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-3 years of finance OR transportation/logistics experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, OR Transportation/Logistics.
• 3-4 years of finance experience OR transportation/logistics experience.
• AND 3-4 years accounting/payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads talent identification, development, performance, and overall management for a carrier payables team.
• Communicates and escalates issues resulting in lost revenue or payment delays.
• Identifies process improvements and automations to boost efficiencies.
• Contributes to Carrier Payables projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for large settlements and collaboration with legal & risk management.
• Manages audits, disputes, and responses with internal/external stakeholders.
• Leads budgeting and produces accurate budget/expense reports.
• Delivers updates to stakeholders and handles financial reporting duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, OR Transportation/Logistics

High School Diploma or GED

Leadership/Team Management

Budgeting/Financial Oversight

Communication/Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Job Title: Manager II, Carrier Payables

Department: Finance

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Arkansas

City: Lowell

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads talent identification, development, performance, and overall management efforts for a carrier payables team, including managers of people
• Communicates and escalates any issues resulting in lost revenue or delay in payment
• Identifies areas for process improvements & automations to improve efficiencies
• Contributes to the Carrier Payables department's projects & initiatives
• Responsible for large settlements and collaborating legal & risk management
• Compiles 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 orders
• Leads in developing strategies to strengthen carrier relationships
• Networks and builds relationships with internal & external stakeholders by solving and responding to financial inquiries and complaints
• Leads budgeting process including producing thorough, accurate and timely budget and expense management reports for the organization
• Responsible for developing and presenting updates to internal/external stakeholders
• Leads with applicable closing, allocation and financial reporting duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• AND 2-3 years of finance OR transportation/logistics experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, OR Transportation/Logistics
• AND 3-4 years of finance experience OR transportation/logistics experience
• AND 3-4 years accounting/payroll 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, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Business Administration, Management-Entry Level, Sales, Transportation/Logistics

Job 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.