Senior Transportation Freight Pay Controller : 26-03235

Akraya, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Senior Transportation Finance & Claims Analyst to manage global freight payables, ensure robust financial controls, and resolve complex invoice exceptions. You will oversee key financial workflows for assigned carriers, driving accuracy and efficiency in freight payment processes.

The role emphasizes advanced SQL, expert spreadsheet modeling, and strong executive communication to support executive reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL for data analysis.
• Expertise in complex spreadsheet modeling.
• Strong executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile carrier statements of account to reduce aged balances.
• Resolve complex invoice exceptions within SLA.
• Lead freight claims and billing disputes for timely credits.
• Analyze high-volume transaction data for executive reporting and insights.
• Drive quarterly improvement projects for carrier portfolios.

Skills

SQL

Google Sheets

EDI Transaction Sets

SAP TM

Financial Auditing

Tools

Spreadsheet modeling

Excel

Job description

Primary Skills: Senior Transportation Finance & Claims Analyst SQL (advanced), Google Sheets (advanced), EDI Transaction Sets (advanced), SAP TM (intermediate), Financial Auditing (advanced)

Contract Type: Only W2

Location: Atlanta, GA (100% Remote)

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Pay Range: $60000-$65000 annually

Job Summary: This role involves managing global transportation freight payables, ensuring financial controls, and resolving complex invoice exceptions. The analyst will be responsible for key financial workflows for assigned carriers, focusing on accuracy and efficiency. They will also drive continuous improvement projects to optimize freight payment processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile carrier statements of account to reduce aged balances.
• Resolve complex invoice exceptions within strict service level agreements.
• Lead freight claims and billing disputes to secure timely credits.
• Analyze high-volume transaction data for executive reporting and insights.
• Drive quarterly improvement projects for carrier portfolios.

Must-Have Skills:

• Advanced SQL for data analysis.
• Expertise in complex spreadsheet modeling.
• Strong executive-level communication skills.

Domain / Industry Experience:

Experience in transportation finance, freight audit and payment, carrier accounts receivable management, or supply chain accounting is required, with a proven background managing significant freight spend and resolving high-volume exceptions globally.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment.Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.