Billing Specialist

L&W Recruiting, Inc; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

L&W Recruiting, Inc is seeking a Billing Specialist to audit bills of lading, manage accounts receivable and accounts payable duties, and verify carrier invoices for accuracy. The role involves working with both asset and non-asset-based transportation and logistics partners.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, experience in billing, strong data-entry skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. English fluency is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a High school Diploma or GED.
• Experience in Billing, Accounts Receivable, or Accounts Payable preferred.
• Knowledge of logistics, TL/LTL, Import/Export, and carrier invoicing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Performs freight bill auditing for internal and external partners
• Clarifies any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures
• Receives and verifies carrier invoices
• Effectively researches, analyzes and resolves carrier invoice discrepancies
• Corrects errors or lists discrepancies for adjustment, including communication with customers and/or carrier partners
• Works cross-functionally to resolve billing issues that impact customers

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Data entry

Bilingual English/Spanish

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Billing Specialist is responsible for auditing bills of lading, handling accounts receivable and accounts payable duties, and receiving and verifying that carrier invoices are accurate. This position will work with both asset and non-asset-based transportation and logistics companies.

Billing Specialist responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Performs freight bill auditing for internal and external business partners
• Clarifies any questionable invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures
• Receives and verifies carrier invoices
• Effectively researches, analyzes and resolves carrier invoice discrepancies
• Corrects errors or lists discrepancies for adjustment, including communication via phone and/or email with customers and/or carrier partners
• Works cross-functionally to resolve process and billing issues that do or may cause customer issues

Qualifications,Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school Diploma or GED required
• Experience in Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable preferred
• Previous logistics, transportation, domestic or international experience a plus
• Knowledge of TL, LTL, Import/Export, Customs, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes a plus
• Must be proficient in data entry functions
• Must be organized, have keen attention to detail, and be accurate
• Must have good communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks within specified timeframes
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently; Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus