DRIVER SETTLEMENT SPECIALIST

Driver Settlement Specialist

The Driver Settlement Specialist aids Driver Managers by managing the payroll needs of drivers.

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Manages Payroll Data

• Manages and assists with all settlement duties and calls for assigned fleet of drivers.
• Studies and checks driver payroll to eliminate errors in wages, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Reviews negative settlement spreadsheet and proactively identifies issues (I.e.: driver not expected to make a check or is not set up for future success financially).
• Processes weekly transfers of payroll files from Operations software to accounting software.

Performs Customer Service Functions

• Responds to calls respectfully and with a pleasant demeanor.
• Responds to driver requests in a prompt and timely manner.
• Provides informative answers to driver questions.

Performs Administrative Duties

• Keeps organized spreadsheet of detention and layover for assigned driver fleet and audits accessorials due.
• Requests missing paperwork (I.e.: BOL, lumper receipts, etc.) throughout the week.
• Scans documents and notates vital information into appropriate driver files.
• Acts as point of contact for all Comdata duties including but not limited to setting up cards, replacing lost or stolen cards, cancelling unused comchecks, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be customer oriented, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment. 
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.  
• Must work well in a team atmosphere. 
• Must be detail oriented. 
• Must be able to maintain Confidentiality and have good time-management skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Accounting/Payroll courses preferred.
• Prior experience in payroll administration preferred. Knowledge of the trucking industry a plus. 
• Comdata experience preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty and/or function satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. Employment with RE Garrison is at-will, which means that either you or the Company can end the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.