Transportation Assistant

pbfenergy; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

PBF Energy Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, is seeking a Transportation Assistant to join the Transportation and Commercial Infrastructure group. The role focuses on cross-modal analytical support, invoice processing, and reporting.

The position is on-site five days a week, with responsibilities including invoice validation, vendor follow-ups, and data reporting. A degree in business-related fields and 2+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, accounting, invoice processing, or analytical roles.
• Oil, energy, refining, or bulk-commodity experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, accounting, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and across functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication and Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP; Power BI/Tableau a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, code, and process transportation and storage vendor invoices.
• Verify invoices against contracts, rates, tariffs, and shipment records.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Track open claims, disputed charges, credits, and recoveries to resolution.
• Coordinate month-end transportation and storage accruals with Accounting.
• Support budget-to-actual reporting and cost reconciliation.
• Maintain auditable records for invoices, accruals, claims, and credits.
• Assist with recurring reports on KPIs and transportation metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Multitasking

Education

Business/Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Transportation Assistant

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are seeking a talented Transportation Assistant to join our team as a pivotal member that would play a key role here at PBF Energy. This role would be located onsite at our Company headquarters in Parsippany, NJ. The Transportation Analyst provides cross-modal analytical, invoice-processing, and reporting support for the Transportation and Commercial Infrastructure organization.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Review, validate, code, and process transportation and storage vendor invoices, including:
  
  
  
  • Transportation equipment leases, rentals, and subleases
  
  
  • Freight, handling, and movement charges
  
  
  • Transloading, throughput, and facility-service charges
  
  
  • Third-party terminal and infrastructure fees
  
  
  • Inspection, testing, and related service fees
  
  
  • Demurrage, detention, waiting time, and other accessorial charges
  
  
  • Other transportation and storage-related charges
  
  
  
  


• Verify invoices against contracts, rates, tariffs, shipment records, and supporting documentation.


• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors, Accounting, and internal stakeholders.


• Track open claims, disputed charges, credits, and recoveries through resolution.


• Coordinate month-end transportation and storage accruals with PBF Accounting.


• Support budget-to-actual reporting and cost reconciliation.


• Support Transportation and Commercial Infrastructure team members with invoice validation, vendor follow-up, and transportation management service reporting.


• Collect, validate, and maintain cross-modal transportation metrics and supporting data.


• Assist with recurring reports covering cost, service reliability, utilization, demurrage, detention, cycle time, and other approved KPIs.


• Maintain organized and auditable records for invoices, accruals, claims, credits, and supporting documentation.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.


• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, accounting, invoice processing, supply chain, or an analytical role.


• Oil, energy, refining, chemicals, transportation, or bulk-commodity experience preferred.


• Strong analytical, accounting, and problem-solving skills.


• High attention to detail and data accuracy.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.


• Working knowledge of SAP preferred.


• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or transportation reporting systems is a plus.

This position is on site 5 days a week.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

The salary range for this position is $50,411.61 - $81,974.93. The compensation range listed in this posting is in compliance with applicable state law. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills andinternal peer equity will be considered in determining the selected candidate's compensation. Salaries at the time of hire are typically in the lower to middle portion of the above range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect future performance-based increases.

In addition to salary, PBF offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes bonus eligibility, health care, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, national origin, ancestry, g