Settlement Coordinator
The Settlement Coordinator serves as the primary contact for carrier and customer settlement inquiries, ensuring accurate load settlements and efficient payment processing within a dynamic logistics environment. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple settlement issues and support the accounting team effectively. It is a full-time contract position based onsite in Lincoln, NE, focused on maintaining accuracy and timeliness in transportation billing operations.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This is a contract, full-time, onsite role focused on carrier and customer settlements within a transportation/billing team. You will be the main point of contact for settlement questions and ensure accurate, timely load closure and payment processing.
- Verify load settlements for accuracy using carrier documentation and PODs
- Research and resolve settlement discrepancies with carriers and customers
- Process and follow up on accessorial charges, weight loss, detention, and other billing adjustments
- Coordinate with Accounting to escalate and clear outstanding settlement issues
- Close loads end-to-end and maintain clear documentation for payments
- Track multiple open items simultaneously and drive timely resolution
Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years billing or freight/transportation settlement experience preferred (billing experience ideal)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication with carriers, customers, and internal teams
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and follow-through
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; basic Excel skills required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but equivalent experience will be considered
- TIA Certified Transportation Broker designation is a plus
Work Environment & Logistics
- Worksite: Fully onsite at the client’s office in State House, NE (local candidates preferred)
- Team size: small billing team; role currently covers backlog and requires strong documentation discipline
- Dress code: casual business (jeans without holes acceptable, collared shirt/polo)
- This is a contract position (duration depends on backlog and business needs)
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour (range provided by the client)
- Benefits for eligible temporary employees may include:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
- 401(k) (pre-tax and Roth options where applicable)
- Voluntary life & AD&D; short/long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits and Employee Assistance Program
- Time off / paid leave policies (subject to eligibility and classification)
Contract Details & Timeline
- Employment type: Contract, Full-time
- Location: Onsite in State House, NE
- Application deadline (as provided by client): Sep 1, 2026
- Start date: immediate/ASAP to address current billing backlog
Confidential Client & Equal Employment
This role is being recruited by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client. All references to specific employer names in the source posting have been replaced with "Confidential Client" for privacy.
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