Bilingual Freight Clerk – 6-Month Contract Position

Job summary

Our client is a manufacturing organization seeking a full-time Bilingual Freight Clerk to join its team in a hybrid working arrangement in Gatineau, Quebec . This is a 6-month contract position. This position plays an important role in supporting transportation and logistics operations by ensuring freight invoices are processed accurately, transportation costs are controlled, and billing discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. The successful candidate will work closely with carriers, brokers, and internal departments to maintain accurate freight records, support reporting activities…

Job details

Our client is a manufacturing organization seeking a full-time Bilingual Freight Clerk to join its team in a hybrid working arrangement in Gatineau, Quebec . This is a 6-month contract position. This position plays an important role in supporting transportation and logistics operations by ensuring freight invoices are processed accurately, transportation costs are controlled, and billing discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. The successful candidate will work closely with carriers, brokers, and internal departments to maintain accurate freight records, support reporting activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include: Freight Invoice Processing & Auditing Review, verify, and process freight invoices received from carriers, brokers, and courier service providers. Validate invoice accuracy against rate agreements, rate schedules, bills of lading, shipment records, and proof of delivery documentation. Audit freight invoices to ensure rates, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, and other fees are accurate. · Identify billing discrepancies, duplicates, and potential errors and initiate corrective actions as required. Carrier & Internal Stakeholder Communication Communicate with carriers, brokers, and internal teams to investigate and resolve freight billing issues. · Track open billing disputes and follow up to ensure timely resolution. Support positive working relationships with transportation partners and internal stakeholders. Data Management & Financial Administration Enter freight invoices, charges, and cost allocations into ERP, transportation management, or accounting systems. Maintain accurate freight cost records to support reporting and analysis activities. Organize and maintain freight-related documentation, including invoices, rate agreements, and supporting records. Ensure freight payment activities comply with company policies and audit requirements. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Assist in the preparation of freight cost reports and related summaries. Support transportation cost control initiatives and process improvement projects. Contribute to efforts that improve invoice processing efficiency, accuracy, and automation. Qualifications: Fully bilingual in French and English. High school diploma required; post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field is considered an asset. Experience in freight payables, accounts payable, transportation, logistics, or a related operational environment. Strong understanding of freight billing processes, accessorial charges, and LTL, TL, and parcel transportation terminology. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP, transportation management, or accounting systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience supporting freight auditing, invoice verification, or transportation cost control activities is considered an asset. Application Instructions: While we appreciate all inquiries, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please send a resume to Melissa Krakana at melissa.krakana@summitsearchgroup.com Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Logistics Operations · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Billing · Preferred

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