Freight Payment Coordinator

Job description

Success is always in style at TJX, a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Our retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense.

 

 

Job Description:

Validates and authorizes payment of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods domestic or international transportation related freight and logistics services invoices. Researches and resolves issues associated with the matching and payment of invoices within the Transportation Management System (TMS) and other TJX corporate systems. Works in a high volume, complex, decision support system in authorizing payment of over $700 million in domestic and international logistics costs, annually.    

 

Major Areas of Responsibility:

·  Performs data entry, performs auditing and payment authorization of freight invoices in a high volume payables area; tests and verifies EDI quality of data.
·  Researches multiple and complex variables in determining why an inbound or outbound freight invoice does not match a planned freight movement, prior to authorization.
·  Evaluates and validates the veracity of invoiced costs compared to a predetermined system values lying outside an over or under range, for payment authorization; Researches and identifies invoicing errors caused by inaccurate data in the corporate transportation contract freight rates or other data issues within the Transportation Management System (TMS); directs findings to appropriate parties for corrections.
·  Conducts quarterly account receivable reconciliations with carriers to resolve outstanding invoice issues.
·  Leverages contact with service providers and internal associates throughout the TJX network in determining the cause for the anomalies and identifies solutions to resolve them to effect the correct payment authorization. Resolves contract rate discrepancies as well as other internal and external applications and data errors. 
·  Utilizing the TJX routing guide, identifies invoices with vendor routing violations and creates chargebacks. Works with appropriate contact to resolve issues. 
·  Participates in special projects or duties as assigned.

 

Requirements:

·  Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting highly preferred.
·  Must have strong math skills with the ability to make sound payment decisions.
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
·  Strong organizational skills
·  Basic accounting principles
·  Strong Microsoft Office application skills required, specifically Excel.

 

At TJX, we are proud that, for 40 years, we have been providing amazing value to our customers, but the merchandise we sell is just part of our story. We believe our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support you by making TJX a terrific place to work. We are committed to leveraging our differences, and believe that the diverse skills, experiences and background that you bring into the organization will help us continue to succeed.

 

Discover Different. Apply today!

 

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: Marlborough  || MA

Nearest Major Market: Boston
Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Merchandising, Fashion Retail, Operations, Finance, Retail, Fashion