Accounts Receivable Representative

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 Qualification

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

Preferred Qualification

• 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 systemAbility 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.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education,experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may beeligible forannual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of theCompany’s bonusand incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• visionbenefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidaysannually

Education

• Associates: Transportation Logistics
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)
• Associates: Business Administration/Management
• Associates: Business Communications

Work Experience

• Accounting/Payroll
• Auditing

Job Opening ID

Accounts Receivable Representative (Evergreen) (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed byemployees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensiveinventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equalemployment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases byapplicable law.

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics,offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country.There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt istheplace to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason - our people. Thecareer possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary andbenefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people andtakegreat pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels tojoinour team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across alldepartments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role atJ.B.Hunt could take your career to the next level.

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