Freight Audit Specialist

Freight Audit Specialist

Sheer Logistics Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sheer Logistics is a leading logistics services provider, with a focus on transparency and value, providing clients with a comprehensive offering of technology enabled supply chain and logistics solutions including managed transportation, multi-modal brokerage, consulting, and other complimentary services.

Our mission is to build trusting relationships that consistently deliver extraordinary results to employees, shippers, carriers and suppliers. Transparency is our foundation, because having complete information allows clients to make better decisions. It saves time, it’s better for business, it’s better for people, and ultimately, it’s better for the long-term relationships we cultivate.

The Freight Audit Specialist is responsible for reviewing and validating customer and carrier financials to ensureaccurateinvoicing, cost allocation, andmarginintegrity. This role audits freight invoices,investigates and resolves billing discrepancies, collaborates with 4PL Account Managers,Operations and Accounting, and supports the accuracy of financial data throughout the shipment lifecycle.

This position does not manage accounts payable or carrier payments. Instead, it focuses on financial accuracy, audit compliance, process improvement, and issue resolution.

As an integral part of the Transportation Management process, the Freight Audit Specialist will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and transparency of financial transactions that directlyimpactcarrier relationships, client satisfaction, and overall operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Audit a high volume of carrier invoices ina timelyandaccuratemanner.
• Audit multi-modal freight and service provider invoices against contracted rates, load tenders, and client billing instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Account Management, Operations, Carrier Relations,Accounting, and client-facing teams.
• Reconcile carrier statements andmaintainpositive working relationships withlogisticsservice providers.
• Research and resolve outstanding financial exceptionsidentifiedduring month-end review, partnering with Accounting and Operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, client-specific requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives to increase freight audit efficiency, automation, financial accuracy, and data integrity.
• Respond to carrier inquiries ina timelyand professional mannerregardingpayment status, invoice details, and reconciliation issues.
• Collaborate closely with Accounting,Operations, and Technology teams to improve the integration, visibility, and accuracy of financial data across the TMS and related systems.
• Continuously evaluate freight audit workflows and TMS functionality,identifying opportunities to improve processes,leverage system capabilities, and enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Sheer Logistics is a leading logistics services provider, with a focus on transparency and value, providing clients with a comprehensive offering of technology enabled supply chain and logistics solutions including managed transportation, multi-modal brokerage, consulting, and other complimentary services.

Our mission is to build trusting relationships that consistently deliver extraordinary results to employees, shippers, carriers and suppliers. Transparency is our foundation, because having complete information allows clients to make better decisions. It saves time, it’s better for business, it’s better for people, and ultimately, it’s better for the long-term relationships we cultivate.

The Freight Audit Specialist is responsible for reviewing and validating customer and carrier financials to ensureaccurateinvoicing, cost allocation, andmarginintegrity. This role audits freight invoices,investigates and resolves billing discrepancies, collaborates with 4PL Account Managers,Operations and Accounting, and supports the accuracy of financial data throughout the shipment lifecycle.

This position does not…