Invoicing Analyst

CJ Logistics HR Team•Des Plaines, IL

40d•$58,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CJ Logistics America is seeking an Invoicing Analyst to support the Finance team and company growth by managing monthly invoicing requirements, the month-end accrual process, and the design and implementation of billing solutions. The role connects financial data and customer service through close collaboration with internal logistics center personnel and external clients. The analyst downloads and analyzes operational data, validates billing inputs, manages invoice templates, issues invoices, reviews financial trends and variances, and documents processes. This is a salaried, exempt role within the core Finance division, with visibility into company-wide logistics operations. The position follows a hybrid framework, working from the Des Plaines office four days per week, with flexibility based on business needs. The typical schedule is 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to support deadlines and cross-functional collaboration. The work takes place in a professional, climate-controlled office with standard office equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, or a related analytical field.
Three years of experience in accounting, invoicing analysis, billing, or accounts payable/accounts receivable.
Strong PC skills, including intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work independently, pay close attention to detail, and balance multiple weekly and monthly deadlines.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills for cross-functional updates and external client management.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience with SAP.
Process management experience.
Ability to learn new software systems quickly.

Responsibilities

Download operational data from internal systems into Excel and develop, analyze, and review data required for invoicing.
Partner with Logistics Center personnel to validate data and solicit and verify accessorial inputs.
Create and maintain invoicing templates for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc timelines, and design and implement new invoicing solutions.
Issue, record, and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc invoices to clients.
Track and analyze historical invoicing trends, evaluate start-up costs against estimates, and complete variance-to-budget analyses.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal field staff and external customers through effective communication.
Maintain detailed documentation of invoicing processes and assist with information requests or billing questions.
Support monthly invoicing requirements and handle the month-end accrual process.