Partnership Accounting Analyst

A family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service centers, warehouse facilities, and dedicated locations, we have the ability to offer flexible and seamless integrated solutions tailored to our customer's needs.

Simply put, when it comes to integrated supply chain solutions, Pyle People Deliver. Our promise is to provide outstanding service as it remains to be our first and foremost mission.

Position Summary:

Partnership Accounting performs a variety of complex reconciliation and record keeping routines to ensure accurate and timely Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable involving Pyle's Partner and Delivery Agent carriers.

The proper split of revenue is dictated by the Rocky Mountain Tariff Bureau, Inc (RMB) and is referred to as a D83 split. Any exceptions to the RMB figures are included in contracts with Partners or Delivery Agent Agreements. The Partnership Accounting Analyst works within the parameters dictated by both the contract agreements as well as the RMB figures in order to achieve accuracy and efficiency within both the Payables and Receivables systems.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Set up of all new Partner/Hybrid (D83) accounts in the Pyle system
• Loading of contractual rates for new and existing D83 accounts into the Pyle system
• Research and update of pro numbers on the Uninvoiced / Unrated reports for accuracy prior to invoicing
• Audit the daily correction reports provided by the Partner carriers and update our records to sync with the carrier data provided; in accordance with our contracted rules and rates. This includes but is not limited to: terms, W&I, additional service charges, freight charges.
• Reconciliation of receivables aging with the Partner to identify and resolve terms and rates discrepancies to ensure prompt payment.
• Properly defend charges when a Partner / Agent dispute is not valid. This requires understanding of each contractual agreement and the associated RMB splits.
• Work closely with carriers regarding resolution of payment discrepancies, balance dues and over payments (via refund requests), and escalate if necessary.
• Timely and accurate processing of payables to the Partner and Agent carriers, in accordance with contract and RMB rules.
• Transfers and adjustments to pros for partner, hybrid and delivery agent shipments.
• Identify recurring issues, looking for root cause and work toward issue correction / process improvement; escalate to supervisor and/or manager as needed.
• Respond to external and internal inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Point of contact for other departments with questions relating to Partner, Delivery Agent and Hybrid shipments; including escalation if needed.
• Responsibilities may include Ops reports regarding delivery status, indexing DRs from agents, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

To be qualified for this position, you must possess the following:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to multitask /prioritize in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Previous Customer Service and / or Partnership experience is a plus
• Knowledge of the Pyle System is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.