Freight Billing Analyst

Rhenus SE & Co KG

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 6 days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accrual Validationunmatched
    • Air Cargounmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Freight Forwardingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Marine Cargounmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

    Description

    What You Can Expect:

    • Review shipment files to ensure all billable charges, vendor costs, and customer invoices are complete and accurate.
    • Validate operational costs, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve billing issues with Operations, Finance, vendors, and customers.
    • Monitor shipment profitability and identify opportunities to improve revenue capture and gross profit.
    • Investigate low-margin or negative-margin shipments and assist with corrective actions.
    • Support month-end close activities through shipment-level cost validation, accruals, and financial reconciliation.
    • Review vendor invoices and customer billings to ensure compliance with agreed pricing and company procedures.
    • Assist in reducing billing disputes, credit notes, write-offs, and revenue leakage through proactive file reviews.
    • Prepare regular reports on revenue, billing accuracy, profitability, and operational performance for branch leadership.
    • Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
    • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and billing standards.
    • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to resolve issues and support continuous process improvements.
    • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

    What You Bring:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
    • 3+ years of experience within freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or a related operational finance environment.
    • Experience with customer billing, cost reconciliation, invoicing, or financial analysis is considered a strong asset.
    • Solid understanding of freight forwarding operations, including air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, or related logistics services.
    • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
    • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP, TMS, or financial systems.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
    • Process-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Plaines, IL

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