Senior Carrier Payables Manager

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

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas, is seeking a Manager II, Carrier Payables to lead a team responsible for carrier payables, budgeting, and process improvements.

This role requires experience in finance and team leadership in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee large settlements, collaborate with legal and risk management, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• AND 2-3 years of finance OR transportation/logistics experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's 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.

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas, is seeking a Manager II, Carrier Payables to lead a team responsible for carrier payables, budgeting, and process improvements.

This role requires experience in finance and team leadership in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee large settlements, collaborate with legal and risk management, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payments.