Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Representative

Department:
Finance

Country:
United States of America

State/Province:
Arkansas

City:
Lowell

Full/Part Time:
Full time

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

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Reduce outstanding accounts receivables of assigned customers.
• Obtain and investigate missing or incomplete documentation to meet customer billing requirements.
• Accurate and timely invoicing.
• Audit billed charges for validity.
• Setup automated aging reports.
• Reach out to customer contacts for payment status.
• Work with internal and external customers to identify root cause and solutions to issues.
• Direct the application of customer payments to outstanding invoices.
• Forge and maintain relationships under challenging situations.
• 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.
• Self direct and manage moderate receivables to include auditing, processing balance dues, and revenue adjustments.

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
• Ability to communicate through writing effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task
• Interpersonal or “people” skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to act professionally
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic critical thinking skills
• Basic organization skills
• Basic time management skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Self-motivation.

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 be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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 (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:
Associates: Business Administration/Management, Associates: Business Communications, Associates: Finance, Associates: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:
Accounting/Payroll, Auditing

Job Opening ID:
00570108 Accounts Receivable Representative (Evergreen) (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory 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 duty satisfactorily. 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 essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

At J.B. Hunt, we continuously look for new ways that our people, processes and technology can be used to move freight transportation forward. We hire for entry-level, professional and management roles across several areas, including corporate services, customer service, engineering and technology, operations, sales and more!