Billing and Settlements Specialist

Summary: The Billing & Settlements Specialist is responsible for financial and non-financial tasks to help our company maintain its revenues and accurately pay our drivers. You will have to process incoming documents, review for accuracy, and invoice accordingly per guidelines negotiated with our customers along with verifying driver pay information.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive and organize incoming shipment documents, performing verification of credibility.

• Prepare and post bills, invoices, and receipts along with driver payroll data, accordingly, for each order/load.

• Monitor the status of accounts and balances, checking them for inconsistencies.

• Verify the validity of debit accounts.

• Manage the accounts receivable data, adding new accounts or missed payments into the database.

• Prepare detailed and informative reports on billing activity.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Solid experience of working with numerical data and processing financial information.

• Working knowledge of accounting standards and relevant legal regulations.

• Good practical knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, and ability to learn other essential software (TMW Trimble, Sage, etc.) quickly.

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.

• Attention to detail is an essential job skill.

Education and Experience:

• High school Equivalency (Minimum), Associates Degree or higher preferred.

• One to Two years' experience in a Billing Specialist position preferred.

• Previous experience in transportation industry preferred, but willing to train qualified candidate.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment:

• Office setting with minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

• Occasional travel may be required for meetings

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Employee must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

ABOUT SOUTHLAND:

Southland is one of the South East’s top transportation companies offering employees growth and training opportunities in a professional, fast-paced working environment. Family-owned and operated – when you work with Southland, you get the best of both worlds: a large enough company to provide the technology and opportunities you need but small enough to know you by name.

The Southland Companies are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Job applications are kept on file for 30 days. After 30 days, or if you are applying for a different position, you must complete a new application to be considered for a position.

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