Invoicing Analyst

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Invoicing Analyst

CJ Logistics America is seeking an Invoicing Analyst to be a key member of our finance team. This role supports the company's growth by driving monthly invoicing requirements, handling the month-end accrual process, and designing and implementing innovative new billing solutions. You will bridge the gap between financial data and customer service by collaborating closely with both internal logistics center personnel and external clients.

• Culture:
  You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Impact:
  Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.
• Salary:
  Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $58,000-$60,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Schedule:
  
  Ability to work a flexible schedule to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration; typically your schedule will be 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

You will analyze data trends, manage complex invoicing templates, and ensure the accurate billing of our logistics operations.

• Data Management:
  Download operational data from various internal systems into Excel and develop, analyze, and review the data required for invoicing.
• Data Validation:
  Partner directly with Logistics Center personnel to validate data and solicit/verify accessorial inputs.
• Solution Design:
  Create and maintain invoicing templates for weekly, monthly, and ad hoc timelines, while designing and implementing brand new invoicing solutions.
• Invoice Execution:
  Issue, record, and distribute weekly, monthly, and ad hoc invoices to our clients.
• Financial Analysis:
  Track and analyze historical invoicing trends, evaluate start-up costs against estimates, and complete variance-to-budget analyses.
• Relationship Management:
  Maintain strong working relationships with internal field staff and "external" customers through solid communication.
• Support & Documentation:
  Maintain detailed documentation of invoicing processes and assist with information requests or billing questions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, math, or a related analytical field.
• Experience:
  
  3 years of experience in accounting, invoicing analysis, billing or, AP/AR.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong PC skills, featuring intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel (advanced knowledge is a plus) and Microsoft Word. Experience with SAP is a major plus.
• Execution: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, keep close attention to detail, and balance multiple weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal verbal and written skills for cross-functional internal updates and external client management.
• Adaptability:
  Process management experience and the ability to learn new software systems quickly are highly valued pluses.

• Professional Growth:
  This is a Salary, Exempt role positioned within our core Finance division, offering broad visibility into company-wide logistics operations.
• Hybrid Work Framework:
  Work from our professional Des Plaines office 4 days per week with hybrid flexibility built in around business needs.
• Inclusive Workspace:
  Join an Equal Opportunity Employer that relies on diverse skills and backgrounds to drive innovation and strategic change.
• Comfortable Environment:
  Operate in a professional, climate-controlled office environment with standard office equipment provided.

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…