Billing Specialist

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it's on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations. Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don't just move cargo; we drive the nation's economic engine!

Summary:

At Ports America, the Billing Specialist is an entry-level billing position. The primary responsibility of a Billing Specialist is accurate and timely entry, review, and distribution of high volume customer invoices. The Billing Specialist ideally is capable of handling multiple complex customer accounts.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares customer invoices based on data submitted either electronically or manually
• Enters invoice data into the appropriate invoice database(s) timely and accurately, and completes other statistical reports, including tonnage and production reports
• Verifies/reconciles all billing documents and works closely with the operations staff to ensure accuracy and that all documents are complete
• Maintains good understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Prepares 3^rd party or non-liner billing based on quoted rates not maintained within the billing systems
• Prepares accurate detailed invoices according to specifications within billing system(s), and distributes to customers and to Ports America staff according to schedule
• Ensures all billing is captured accurately prior to the month-end closing process.
• Maintains complete, comprehensive, and current billing files
• Scans and files invoice backup information
• Acts as an informational resource for internal and external customers, managing inquiries concerning billing documentation, invoices and adjustments
• Handles customer invoice disputes to resolution and prepares invoice adjustments, based on guidance from Billing Manager
• Works closely with credit/collections team to resolve short pays and uncollected invoices
• Produces reports from the accounting systems according to schedule and upon request
• If needed, reconciles payroll data as it relates to billing, ensuring accuracy and that all information is complete and accurate for billing
• Assists in the calculation of accruals for all unbilled revenue during month-end closing process for Billing Manager review
• Supports PNAT and Ports America finance functions by providing documentation and clarity for external audit testing
• Completes all other tasks and projects as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Office environment

Minimum Requirements :

• Degree in accounting, finance or business; and/or comparable work
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card

Preferred Requirements:

• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills, good sense of reasoning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - able to provide a high level of customer service when communicating with various internal departments, support personnel, and external customers
• Intermediate to advance excel skills (demonstrated competencies in linking spreadsheets, V lookup, pivot tables, complex formulas)
• Experience working with large ERP and/or proprietary billing systems preferred
• Works well under pressure; must meet deadlines
• Able to organize work flow, set priorities, and manage multiple projects
• Able to function effectively in a team environment
• Willing to work overtime during peak periods or on rare occasions on weekend days if needed

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

NJ PAY Transparency: $55k - $65k

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