Position: Billing Specialist

Job Description:

The Billing Specialist is responsible for preparing and analyzing documentation for all Forward Air shipment information for invoicing. This position must be able to effectively maintain accounting procedures such as accuracy and detail as well as carry out assigned projects to their completion.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Creates scanning batches for all the different Forward Air documents Manages and indexes the batches Distributes the batches to the appropriate departments when complete Compile all billing documents required for invoicing Compare & review all billing documents to the shipment information in the AS400 system Mark and release the billing documents for invoicing Complete PODS are a priority and are indexed every hour throughout the day Break-down any Forward Air billing or pod documents that are sent to corporate from the stations Documents consist of Forward Air pros, air cargo transfer manifests, master airway bills, or other supporting documents Monitors airway bills in audit and accessorial charges Process invoice downloads for specific customers Sort the billing documents Must be available to work variable shifts and weekends Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments to their completion Provide excellent customer service and professional etiquette Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast-paced environment Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. Desire to acquire working knowledge of company practices, methods and resources made available  Ability to acquire working knowledge of trucking industry

Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with excel and basic accounting including credits and debits is required Experience with AS400 operating systems is a plus Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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