Settlements Coordinator

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We're growing - join our World Group family today!

About ContainerPort Group:

ContainerPort Group (CPG) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com

About This Role:

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Settlements Coordinator at our headquarters in Rocky River, Ohio!

The Settlements Coordinator will work closely with ContainerPort Group's 28 field locations and corporate staff to timely and accurately execute weekly payments for our fleet of 1,100 Independent Contractor drivers. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and distributes accurate contractor payments in a timely manner

• Perform daily/weekly tasks to assist in the timely approval and processing of payments

• Establish and verifies accurate deductions and chargebacks including fuel, insurance, and IFTA taxes

• Collects bank and direct deposit information from contractors

• Process and monitor contractor incentive programs

• Respond to and create contractor garnishment records

• Perform financial reviews for monetary assistance programs

• Research and respond to discrepancies or inquiries regarding settlement issues or concerns

• Reconcile annual 1099 tax data

• High volume verbal and written communication with team members and contractors

• Provide administrative support to field offices and contractors

• Other tasks and projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Prefer 1-3 years working in a banking, payroll or related discipline

• High attention to detail is required

• Flexible and open to adjust to an evolving industry

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding financial matters

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products with strong proficiency in Excel

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk and hear

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

• Ability to perform desk-based computer tasks

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive Benefits package:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

• Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Financial planning

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Bonus Eligibility