Manager II, Carrier Payables

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas seeks a Manager II, Carrier Payables to lead a finance team responsible for carrier payables. The role requires strong time management, decision-making, and experience in finance with team leadership.

The incumbent will oversee settlements, audits, and stakeholder communications, with opportunities for bonus based on profitability and volumes in the company’s plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead carrier payables team and manage performance.
• Identify process improvements & automation opportunities to improve efficiencies.
• Manage large settlements and coordinate with legal & risk management.
• Prepare audits and respond to disputes with internal/external stakeholders.
• Develop and present updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting and financial reporting for the organization.
• Close, allocate, and report financial data as applicable.

Skills

Finance/Logistics experience

Payroll experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors: Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, or Transportation/Logistics

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

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:

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
• 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. 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. _