Analyst, Transportation Finance

Description

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Analyst, Transportation Finance

As the Transportation Finance Analyst, you serve as the financial pulse of the transportation network. This role is designed for a professional who thrives on bridging the gap between complex data and real-world operational performance. You are a key collaborator working alongside Carrier Management, IT, Brokerage, and Operations to build and enhance the very systems that drive our daily success.
Why You'll Love This Role:

• Financial Integrity & Compliance: You will take full ownership of the customer and carrier invoicing cycle, ensuring 100% alignment with contractual lane rates while proactively resolving disputes and past-due accounts.
• Strategic Reporting & Forecasting: You will drive business intelligence by delivering monthly financial results, conducting variance analyses, and assisting in the creation of critical company and customer budgets.
• Operational Problem-Solving: You will serve as a technical troubleshooter, identifying root causes for recurring system issues and implementing practical solutions to improve overall efficiency and internal controls.
• Process Architecture & Documentation: You will champion a continuous improvement mindset by developing comprehensive process documentation and refining the effectiveness of the customer invoicing function.

What You'll Be Accountable For

• 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 in order 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.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Excellent analytic, project management, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite: such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and financial software applications with ability to summarize and present large volumes of data in a concise manner
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP and MercuryGate TMS experience beneficial
• 2-3 years financial analysis experience preferred

What's In It for You

• A hybrid work schedule based out of our Des Plaines office.
• Salary Range: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $68,000, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, and tuition assistance.
• Paid time off to rest and recharge.
• An open-door work environment that values feedback and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.

Physical Requirements


This is a largely sedentary role requiring the physical ability to:

• Sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer
• Use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone
• Speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone
• Occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 35 pounds, with some twisting and turning during equipment installs.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.

Location/Remote Eligibility

This is a hybrid role based out of our Des Plaines, IL office. Regular, on-site presence is required (4) days per week or as otherwise directed by the company.The role may be performed in a hybrid work setting (combination of on-site and/or remote), depending on business needs and location eligibility. When working remote, employees are expected to maintain a dedicated, distraction-free, confidential workspace and reliable internet connection.

Schedule

Work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

CJ Logistics About Statement:


At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics 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 wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America 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 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 upon 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 statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.


At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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