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The following job opportunity is available:

Billing, Payroll, G/L Staff Accountant & Driver Advocate

Location:  Accounting Office / Crystal Lake

Job Type:  Full-time

Primary Purpose of Position:

Perform ticket data entry, reconciliations and payroll processing for Sunset Cartage, Inc.  Provide support services to existing Company Drivers & Owner Operators around pay/job related questions, insurance, and other compliance matters.  Support Accounting Manager in monthly closes, associated reconciliations, and other projects, as assigned, including quarterly International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) for trucking fuel tax allocations, required compliance for hauling projects including lien waivers and certified payrolls, etc.  Perform ticket entry review process and serve as back-up ticket entry for owner-operator hauling projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ticket input / review (under Oracle system) for all Company Drivers (Sunset Cartage), working with Logistics and Sales teams around dispatch and job-related questions. Coordinate with IMC Billing team around review and check of Company Driver ticket entry.  Assist, as needed, with ticket input and/or review for Owner Operator Drivers (Sunset Logistics).
• Develop working knowledge of Teamster contracts surrounding all elements of pay and benefits. Once weekly ticket entry / review is complete, reconcile driver schedules to ticket data to ensure completeness of driver hauling and other payroll activity (i.e., vacation, personal-sick days, miscellaneous pay, driver minimums, sign-on/referral bonuses, dues, union enrollment, etc.).
  Complete payroll data entry / downloads within payroll system and facilitate review by Accounting Manager.  Provide required union and other reporting (dues, health & welfare, pension, enrollment, payroll registers, etc.) to Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable, etc.  Distribute weekly payroll to drivers/dispatch.
• Support Accounting Manager in monthly closes, associated reconciliations, and other projects, as assigned, including quarterly International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) for trucking fuel tax allocations, required compliance for hauling projects including lien waivers, certified payrolls, etc.
• Serve as Driver Advocate for job/pay-related questions that arise with Company Drivers and Independent Motor Carriers (IMC’s), ensuring compliance with IMC insurance, corporate status, IMC hauling contracts & information sheets, etc. Coordinate with Dispatch Team and DOT Safety & Compliance Manager, as required, around compliance issues and IMC eligibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

• Attention to Detail
• Responsiveness to Requests
• Strong Customer Service
• Analytical & Challenging
• Emotional Intelligence
• Punctuality
• Timely & accurate Communications
• Ability to Prioritize

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• GL/Accounting Systems experience
• MS Excel, MS Word, Payroll Processing Systems
• Associates degree in Accounting preferred
• Bi-lingual a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Generously matched 401K
• Health, dental & vision insurance

Interested parties should reply with a current resume to:  Tammy Berlin, H/R Manager HR@GOSUNSET.COM

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please download our General Employment Application below.

Needed: Sales Admin / Inside Sales Administrator (Entry Level Construction based in Crystal Lake IL 60014)

Are you looking to be part of a great team at a growing company that strives for strong customer service and holds a high value for the development and growth of its staff?  If so, Sunset Logistics LLC has an immediate opening for an entry level position.  We are seeking an energetic and driven Inside Sales Administrator with 0-3 years’ experience that has the desire to learn and grow within the construction industry.  Inside Sales supports the sales team to achieve company revenue targets, build and grow customer and supplier relationships, while working with the team to maintain customer retention.  Must be able to work independently and in a team environment, field phone calls and emails with customers, suppliers and co-workers around quote requests and creation, product location, availability and pricing.

Scope of Responsibility:

Expectations included:

• Effectively engage and establish relationships with vendors: set up projects / purchase orders, collect and update annual pricing, submit Incoming Fill applications, and track approval numbers.
• Log daily interactions with customers in CRM including competitive information and upcoming bids.
• Support Sales team in quote creation and maintenance, order and project setup, QC (Quality Control) and CCDD (Clean Construction or Demolition Debris) submittals.
• Take ownership of work, maintain accuracy, and strive to get the job done in an independent setting one moment and the next communicate, support, and collaborate Sales in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and can independently follow through until task is complete, including communicating notes to Outside Sales, Dispatch, Accounting, or customer.
• Resolve internal and external Sales questions or complaints in a way that is positive, honest, and professional.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness to learn about products, availability, and use while promoting our company and locations.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite office tools.
• A strong sense of competitive urgency.
• Adherence to established guidelines and policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please download our General Employment Application below.

Needed: Dispatcher/Logistics Representative (entry-level); based in Crystal Lake IL  60014

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a growth sector with an essential business? Sunset Logistics LLC, a trucking company with decades of experience providing local trucking and logistics support for major construction initiatives in and around the Chicagoland area. We are currently looking for two entry-level Logistics Representatives to help support our growth. This is a perfect opportunity for a hard-working, energetic individual with excellent customer service skills. Strong organizational skills, excellent time management and communication are vital to success in this job.

Responsibilities:

• Dispatching trucks for sand and gravel jobs.
• Developing and scheduling orders with plants/scales.
• Working closely with plant shipping operators and scale house operators to assure that correct products and quantities are delivered.
• Developing and maintaining working relationships with field superintendents to solicit orders and provide dispatch support.
• Serving as the primary interface for 3rd party Sub Haulers.
• Collaborating with sales representatives to setup and coordinate jobs and Sub Haulers.
• Providing management oversight for the company’s drivers.
• Provide remote scaling support for the company’s quarries.
• Respond to customer issues and complaints in a timely manner.
• Investigate and solve issues with shipments for both vendors and customers.
• Assisting with the management and maintenance of the Dispatching software system.
• Managing the execution of customer orders daily.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in the transportation field is a plus!
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer skills: MS Office 360 – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Prior experience working with a Dispatching software is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to make basic mathematical computations, schedule and organize large numbers of people and equipment efficiently and quickly, and read maps and communicate effectively with customers as well as truckers.
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions; memorize and recall detailed information; handle multiple tasks concurrently; work well under pressure; and handle a high volume of calls.

Sunset employees enjoy a competitive wage and benefits package, including a generously matched 401K and health, dental and vision insurance. Interested parties should reply to this ad with a current resume.

Sunset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please download our General Employment Application below.

EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – INNOVATION

For over 29 years we have set the standard in logistics by having dedicated, hardworking and committed employees servicing the Chicagoland area trucking needs.  We are grateful for our customers who have chosen to GO with us over the years.  We truly appreciate your dedication  and commitment!  Let’s Go!

Employee driven innovative logistics solutions partnering with our customers, carriers and suppliers with integrity, honesty and safety.

For over 29 years Sunset Logistics LLC has been GOing!

It started when Don J. Mueller drove for his grandfather and father.  He decided to save up for a truck of his own and managed to purchase a Ford ten wheeler at the age of 24.  In the hopes of starting his own company, he purchased two trucks in September of 1991. 

The sun was starting to set, and so began…Sunset Cartage Inc.

In 2002 he expanded his fleet buying Lyman Martin Trucking who had been in business since 1923.  He did this with the anticipation of expanding his clientele into three other counties, giving Sunset Cartage Inc. the ability to work in all surrounding counties of the Chicagoland area.  In 2005, Waspi trucking companies assets were purchased, including a truck terminal. This also expanded the company in purchasing material and warehousing which established Sunset Logistics, LLC the same year.

With the 2009 economy looking dim, the company began to look for other opportunities to thrive in the market.  The company started hauling transfer loads for the waste industry. 

To go further, expand and better serve the customers needs, in 2011 a limestone quarry was purchased.  This lead to purchasing a sand and gravel pit and two other quarries. 

We have been able to GO because of our extraordinary staff and committed customers over the past 29 years.  The sun sets to rise again…LET’S GO!

Don J. Mueller
President & CEO