Accounts Receivable Representative I

Job Summary:

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for managing the efficiency and accuracy of the application of all charges for invoicing purposes for accounts with lowest complexity. Identify and resolve issues regarding freight payment with the customer, (e.g., collections, variances).

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate and timely invoicing.

Network and build relationships with both JB Hunt employees and external customers by responding to inquiries and complaints regarding accessorial billing processes, notifications, billing issues, etc. and identify root cause and solutions to issues.

Direct the application of customer payments to outstanding invoices.

Manage receivables to include auditing, processing balance dues, and revenue adjustments.

Obtain and investigate missing or incomplete documentation to meet customer billing requirements.

Reach out to customer contacts for payment status.

Reduce outstanding accounts receivables of assigned customers.

Set up automated aging reports.

Audit billed charges for validity.

Work with internal teams to improve processes, discuss action plans, and/or contractual changes, and achieve organizational/department/team goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years combination of education, experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, Transportation Logistics, or related field with 1-2 years of experience

Proficient computer skills

Ability to act professionally

Ability to communicate through writing effectively

Ability to communicate verbally effectively

Ability to quickly learn a new software system

Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work as part of a team

Self-motivation

Ability to pay attention to detail

Basic critical thinking skills

Basic organization skills

Basic time management skills.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Education:

Associates: Business Communications, Associates: Finance, Associates: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Accounting/Payroll, Auditing

Job Opening ID:

00566600 Accounts Receivable Representative I (Open)

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.