Settlements Specialist (Accounts Payable)

Proficient Auto Logistics

Jacksonville, Florida
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Highlights

We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs).

Numbers & Facts

Location	Jacksonville, Florida
Website	https://proficientautologistics.com

Description

About Proficient Auto Logistics

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with 55 terminal locations and nearly 750 employees, a majority of whom are drivers.

Job Summary

The Settlements Specialist is responsible for accurately processing and auditing payments to independent contractors. This role ensures that settlements are completed in a timely and accurate manner, in compliance with company policies, agreements, and regulatory standards. The Specialist collaborates with operations, accounting, and other stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Process recurring settlements for owner-operators and/or third-party carriers, ensuring accuracy, appropriate coding, delivery documentation and approval
Ensure accuracy of accessorial charges, fuel surcharges, and deductions, as applicable
Add, track, and manage new or existing deductions and balances owed by contractors (e.g., advances, leases, insurance, chargebacks)
Ensure timely settlement payments within established agreement terms
Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing issues
Address inquiries regarding statements and account issues; collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure timely collections, as applicable
Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies related to pay and settlements

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field preferred
2 + years of accounts payable, accounts receivable, or billing experience
Transportation or logistics industry experience preferred
Familiarity with trucking operations and driver compensation structures preferred.
Knowledge of general accounting practices for accounts payable and billing
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as accounting software and ERP/TMS systems (Acumatica and Magnus preferred)
Highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.