(Freight) Claims Settlement Specialist - Taylor, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring : Claims Settlement Specialist @ Taylor, TX

We're looking to hire a positive & proactive personnel who would like to have an opportunity to grow in a specialized field learning from a globally leading company. This is a contractor position but there will be no problem to extend or have a direct hire opportunity after working reliably for 3 months.

Key Responsibilities :

Process carrier claim payments (AR) accurately on or before deadlines according to company policy.

Collaborate with our Recovery Team to report claim approvals and pending payments.

Review essential claim documentation to confirm payment accuracy (AP).

Communicate with carriers / 3PL’s to confirm payment details.

Audit / Manage contracts and tariffs regarding process payments in the Cello system.

Dispute invalid claim resolutions to overturn declination and negotiate claim settlements

Investigate and diagnose potential errors preventing payment processing

Facilitate Legal reviews to review and execute settlement agreements from carriers / 3PL’s.

Work within company guidelines to analyze contractual agreements of the customer, shipper, consignee or carrier and then assess the physical damage reports and the cargo claims findings

Track and submit approval requests for aging claim offsets against carrier invoices.

Perform ad-hoc reporting or other job-related duties, as required.

Qualifications :

1+ YEARS OF FREIGHT CLAIMS PROCESSING is a MUST

Required proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including but not limited to, advanced reporting functions and formatting, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables

3-5 years of Accounting / Finance experience preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Superior attention to detail, organization, cross-group collaboration, and project management skills