Freight Audit & Billing Analyst

Company: DB Schenker
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Position Description Summary:Provide internal and external support for transportation / logistics services outside of the US that require customers to be billed in the US; Third Party Billing.Manage the billing process according to customer requirements.Principal Accountabilities:(The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):--- Coordinate shipments that are moving from offshore to offshore locations, to include:o Setting up new business o Coordinate with sales, offshore locations, customers and third parties o Document requirements and/or SOPs --- Ensure the account activities and billing process according to customer requirements --- Audit shipments and invoices from offshore against customer requirements and customer tariff --- Analyze shipment documentation provided, make determination as to compliance with SOP, provide parties with requirements to align to SOP, determine when billing fulfillment met and execute billing process.--- Shipment data entry and billing in the transport management system to customers and offshore locations --- Research and resolve accounting issues and other complex transactional items --- Act as a primary point of contact for the third party billing requests --- Coordinate within department, account manager, collections department and other parties, as necessary --- Work closely with various parties within the organization and the customer to assure the customer requirements / billing requirements are met and processes support the billing process --- Escalate issues to department management with recommendations and justification, where possible --- Assist in other tasks, as needed The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Job Requirements:Requirements:Knowledge and Skills:(The following minimum requirements are normal guidelines and should not constrain the advancement of otherwise qualified personnel):This is an Analyst level position.Excellent interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.High school diploma or equivalent required.Generally prefer 3-5 years of billing and/or freight audit experience.Solid freight forwarding experience in either export or import operations with the understanding complex transportation flows.The ability to understand different factors that drive transportation processes and related cost is also required.Intermediate MS Office Excel and Word skills a must.At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world.A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference.With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills.Together as one team, we are Here to move.Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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