Manager II, Carrier Payables

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Job summary

The Manager II, Carrier Payables role at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas, oversees a carrier payables team within the Finance department. You will make time-sensitive decisions, manage competing priorities, and guide the team to accurate, on-time payments in a fast-paced setting.

You will also oversee budgeting, audits, and reporting, drive process improvements, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve disputes and protect revenue.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance function and managing a team.
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to resolve financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Leads talent identification, development and performance of a carrier payables team.
• Communicates and escalates issues causing delayed payments or revenue loss.
• Identifies areas for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency.
• Contributes to the Carrier Payables department's projects and initiatives.
• Leads budgeting, closing, allocation and financial reporting duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Finance

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

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.

Job Description

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

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.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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.

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.

There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt? We are a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people.

The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt Transport. Inc. or Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for? We welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our teams. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role with us could take your career to the next level.