Transportation Auditor Analyst

Description

Who We Are / B&T Values Statement

At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy.  We believe that education, access to content, and freedom to explore are essential.  We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities.  Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.

Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

Who You Are

•    You are able to work efficiently independently and are a strong team player. 
•    You are computer savvy with a proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
•    You are detailed oriented and able to manage multiple priorities concurrently.

What You’ll Do/ A Day in The Life Typically Includes 

Performs the necessary functions regarding; claims investigation, auditing carrier invoices, freight pay, accounting accruals, and freight recovery. Responsible for maintaining organized files and reporting discrepancies or opportunities for the cost savings to the Manager of Transportation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The following statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management):

•    Audit freight bills and protect from overcharges. Assure all discounts are properly applied and all rebates are received based upon the carrier agreement.
•    Work with carriers on invoice disputes and ensure that all invoices on statements have been received and properly cleared by the carriers if paid.
•    Works with carriers and customer/vendor requirements teams on updating delivery addresses.
•    Maintain manual data inputs for the Freight App in MPC.
•    Provide accounting with actual transportation expenses at month end.
•    Provides cost savings opportunities or suggestions to the Manager of Transportation
•    Ensures proper routing and method of freight payment
•    Maintains organized files

Candidates from in and around Commerce, GA or Momence, IL  only need apply

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and occasionally stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision. 

Note: The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits 

•    Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
•    Company short-term and long-term disability benefits
•    Flexible PTO - In recognition of the professional environment in which we work, you will immediately be eligible to participate in the Company's pilot Flex PTO program.
o    Under the Flex PTO program, you may use Flex PTO each year for PTO, illness or other personal time provided good standing and subject to business needs.
o    There are no predefined number of Flex PTO days, nor do you earn or accrue paid time off under the Program.
•    Career development and advancement opportunities
•    Climate controlled facility

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

•    High school graduate plus some additional vocational/technical training and three to five years’ experience.
•    Experience with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, etc.)
•    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, carriers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
•    Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.