What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broker Settlements Clerk position at Mercer Transportation?
Headquartered in Louisville, KY, and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation Co., Inc. has earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading owner-operator companies. For over forty years, Mercer has built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom, and experience.
Essential Job Functions- Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm,
1. Performs data entry and write-up of truck revenue adjustments when necessary.
2. Processes truck pay settlements, ensure accuracy of payment and expedite disbursement mail in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
3. Researches discrepancies of payments made to contractors.
4. Responds to questions from drivers on disposition on pay.
5. Identifies errors in billing and correct within same business day.
6. Mails checks.
7. Issues and activate driver fuel cards.
8. Files terminated driver information.
9. Processes payoffs.
10. Processes receivables when a driver has been over paid.
Essential Skills and Experience
1. High School Diploma/GED
2. Three (3) years of clerical experience
3. Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures.
4. Ability to answer phones, maintain accurate correspondence and field/answer all routine and non-routine questions.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey information effectively and provide others with a clear understanding of information.
6. Ability to provide full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
7. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop systems and processes.
8. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
1. Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include: sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time; operating office equipment; and lifting up to 25 pounds.
2. Visual Acuity; ability to see and hear within normal parameters, must use hands and fingers to use keyboard and mouse; operate equipment or controls; reach above shoulder heights, below the waist; or lift to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required.
Education Requirements: High School Diploma
Compensation and Benefits:
As a Mercer employee, you, your spouse and children, can use our free health care clinic at no cost to you!
Mercer offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs provided to all eligible employees, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and voluntary optional insurances. These plans are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K Plan
Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle, Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Financial Background Check
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or mental and/or physical disability.
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