In This Episode
Dayton Rumbold sits down with Elizabeth Houchin and Wyatt Gerber to explore the world of accounting at Nussbaum. They unpack common paperwork questions, driver pay (settlements) and per diem, collecting unpaid bills from customers, and more! You’ll learn about:
- A breakdown of the two accounting teams (Finance and Revenue) and the roles within each.
- The journey of a load from paperwork to payment, with a deep dive into how a bill of lading directly affects when (and if) Nussbaum gets paid.
- The critical role of driver-submitted paperwork—why missing documents can delay payment and how the team tracks them down.
- The process for collecting unpaid customer bills.
- What drivers should look for in their settlements each week and how to catch common issues like mileage discrepancies, missing receipts, or misunderstood deductions.
- A walkthrough of reimbursements, including how to properly submit for scale tickets, tolls, and parking—and how long it typically takes to get paid back.
- Clarifying per diem pay and net settlement confusion, including tips on reading your Link settlement and understanding what’s taxable versus tax-free.
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