Manager II, Carrier Payables

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.•Lowell, AR

About The Position

Under general direction, the Manager II, Carrier Payables manages a team of carrier payable personnel, including managers of people. The role requires experience in a finance function and team management, along with the ability to make time-sensitive decisions, manage competing priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment. The position oversees carrier payables operations, team development and performance, settlements, audits, budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder relationships. It also contributes to departmental projects and process improvements, including automation, and helps strengthen carrier relationships.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2–3 years of finance or transportation/logistics experience.
Experience in a finance function and managing a team.
Ability to make time-sensitive decisions, manage multiple competing priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration/Management, Communication, or Transportation/Logistics.
3–4 years of finance or transportation/logistics experience.
3–4 years of accounting/payroll experience.

Responsibilities

Leads talent identification, development, performance, and overall management efforts for a carrier payables team, including managers of people.
Communicates and escalates issues that result in lost revenue or payment delays.
Identifies process improvements and automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
Contributes to Carrier Payables department projects and initiatives.
Manages large settlements and collaborates with legal and risk management.
Compiles regular audits to research and dispute valid charges; shares them with internal and external stakeholders, manages responses for accuracy, conducts audit meetings to explain disputes, and adjusts orders.
Develops strategies to strengthen carrier relationships.
Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders by responding to and resolving financial inquiries and complaints.
Leads the budgeting process, including producing thorough, accurate, and timely budget and expense management reports.
Develops and presents updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Leads applicable closing, allocation, and financial reporting duties.

Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off commensurate with tenure, including vacation and sick time
Six weeks of paid maternity leave
Two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually
May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, subject to company plans