Transportation Finance Analyst - Des Plaines, United States - CJ Logistics

Description

Transportation Finance Analyst

Position Overview

The Transportation Finance Analyst will be responsible for assisting the TransFinance Customer Invoicing & Reporting Team in reporting, financial analysis, and driving continuous process improvement across the Transportation network.

This position will work in close collaboration with the Carrier Management, IT, Brokerage, and Transportation Operations teams in the development, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the underlying processes and systems that support the day-to-day activities.

The TransFinance Analyst is an individual contributor role who will report to the TransFinance Manager.

Salary range - $60,000-70,000
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the TransFinance Managers in customer and carrier invoicing/audit and provide monthly reporting and analysis to both internal and external customers.

Ensure that customer invoicing complies with current contractual agreements, including specific customer lane rates and accessorial charges.
Identify root causes for recurring system issues and develop/implement timely and practical solutions.

Develop and maintain a continuous improvement mindset with respect to the quality, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of the customer invoicing function and related internal controls.

Maintain regular and ongoing communications with customers to ensure the timely issuance of weekly customer invoices and resolution of all disputes and past due amounts.

Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation.
Complete monthly customer financial results and variance analysis.
Assist in the completion of company and customer budgets and forecasts.
Escalates any financial issues to management and recommends strategies for improving financial performance.
Provide leadership and mentoring for TransFinance Coordinators
Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Professional with 2-3 years of financial analysis experience preferred
Excellent analytic, project management, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications with the ability to summarize and present large volumes of data in a concise manner
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
JD Edwards, SAP, and MercuryGate TMS experience beneficial
Additional duties as assigned
Pay, Benefits, and More

Competitive compensation package
Full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and MORE
Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb
Open-door work environment
High-performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
Opportunities for advancement

CJ Logistics America About Statement:

CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land.

As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change.

With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees.

CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence.

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