- Job Type: Full-Time
- Function: Accounting/Finance
- Industry: Logistics
- Post Date: 03/15/2023
- Website: transfix.io
- Company Address: 498 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, US
- Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
About Transfix
Powering the future of freight.Job Description
About Transfix:
Transfix, named to Forbes’ “Next Billion-Dollar Startups” list, is the leading transportation solutions provider whose digital brokerage marketplace and logistics software offerings are helping transform the $800 billion trucking industry. Since its founding in 2013, Transfix has been driven by a mission to deliver simple, smart, and sustainable solutions for shippers and carriers, powered by people and technology.
Here at Transfix, we are not only building incredible technology to help solve some of the world’s biggest, most complex, and most important challenges in the freight and logistics industry; We are also helping protect our environment and are passionate about making the world a better place by increasing sustainability and eliminating the extreme amount of waste that currently exists in our industry.
By combining deep industry expertise and a best in class carrier network with cutting-edge technology, Transfix is reimagining the world of transportation. Transfix works with some of the largest Fortune 500 companies such as Staples, Unilever, Target and Wayfair rely on Transfix to handle their most important FTL freight needs. With instant pricing, algorithmic matching, superior service, and unmatched intelligence, Transfix is optimizing the supply chain from start to finish.
The problems we solve everyday are real and require creativity, grit, and determination. Recognized as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work 2021, Transfix is building a culture that challenges norms while fostering experimentation and personal growth. We’re hiring team members who are passionate and are energized by the vision to simplify and transform one of the largest and most complex industries through technology, data and a strong commitment to customers.
About the Role:
Transfix is on an exciting growth path, and we are looking for a motivated Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Finance team. This person will play an integral role in keeping our business on track, assuring that all of our invoices are paid on time, discrepancies in invoices are resolved, past due balances are low, and maintaining strong relationships with internal / external customers.
If you love working with people, enjoy collecting money, and want to be part of a passionate, kind, and dynamic team within a fast-growing innovative company, please read on!
In this Role You Will:
- Manage collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, researching and resolving invoice discrepancies, and ensuring invoices are paid timely based on terms
- Analyze aging reports to identify trends and patterns causing missed collections
- Collaborate with our Sales, Account Managers, and Tech team to solve problems identified
- Report status of accounts including providing collection statuses and bad debt write-offs, and highlight any potential exposure issues
- Ensure all processes are in place and followed to adhere to shipper’s invoicing requirements
You're a Great Fit for this Role if you Bring:
- A strong knowledge of Excel (filtering, vlookups, pivot tables, etc)
- Experience with Accounts Receivable software, processes, and/or systems
- A proactive mindset; you're not afraid to raise issues and sharing ideas for continuous improvement
- An ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing work environment
- Curiosity, resourcefulness, and flexibility. You are always thinking about process improvement (automated or manual) that will improve efficiency
- An acumen for relationship building, with a customer-service mindset
- Expert time management skills; you have a keen sense of how to prioritize in a way that helps you work smarter
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience
- A passion for working with a collaborative team, but the ability to work autonomously as needed
- A love for collecting money!
You're a Mile Ahead if You Have (You'll gain these here if you don't have these skills already!):
- Experience within the tech, freight, logistics and/or supply chain industry
- NetSuite experience is a plus
What You Can Expect from Transfix:
- This hybrid role currently requires one day a week (Wednesdays) spent in the office weekly for team collaboration and career development, though this may change in the future.
- We are offering a salary between $50,000 and $60,000 per year depending on experience level, as well as Restricted Stock Units (equity) in Transfix.
- This role is Non-Exempt, so you will be paid for any overtime work (over 40 hours).
- We offer 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision health benefit premiums. That's $0 out of your paycheck!
- We offer 3 months of parental leave, fertility coverage, childcare support, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, unlimited sick days, generous PTO, and have 7 company holidays + 3 floating holidays.
- Career growth! We are growing quickly and prioritize developing our teams to meet their full potential and promoting from within.
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Sustainability. Approximately half of our Executive Leadership team is female, and half of our employee population is BIPOC. We have several incredible Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), such as Pride@, Somos@, ForTheCulture@, AAPI@ and Women@, and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion every single day.
Note: If you are looking for a salary outside of this range, but this role looks exciting to you, we still encourage you to apply. We are growing quickly here at Transfix and may have other roles that could be aligned for your skillset opening very soon!
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Are you concerned that you don't meet every job requirement? Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification, and we know that companies that welcome diversity are 170% more innovative. At Transfix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply! You may be more aligned than you think for this role, or a great fit for other roles here.
Transfix is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our hiring, programming, and in our work both internally and externally. We recognize how critical diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are to achieving our mission, our growth, and our success. In support of this commitment, some of our focuses include (but are not limited to):
- Developing policies, procedures, and services to our employees, carriers, and shippers that uplift and protect to prevent inequalities
- Building relationships among our employees, customers, and supporters that are reflective of our community
- Prioritizing the inclusion of diverse communities and underrepresented groups in internal leadership
- Fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusivity
- Creating and maintaining opportunities for continuous education, discourse, and engagement related to issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice
Transfix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Transfix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, and are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. It is Transfix’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Transfix does not and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Transfix encourages applicants of all ages.
To all recruitment agencies: Transfix does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.