Billing Specialist (Freight Biller)

A Freight Biller processes and verifies transportation invoices, ensuring accurate charges by reviewing shipping documents, applying rates/tariffs, resolving discrepancies with carriers/customers, and entering data into billing systems, requiring strong attention to detail and communication to ensure timely payments and efficient logistics operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Generate, audit, and process freight invoices for shipments.
• Data Verification: Review shipping documents (BOLs, PODs, etc.) for accuracy.
• Charge Calculation: Accurately calculate freight charges using rates, contracts, and tariffs.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing issues with carriers, brokers, and clients.
• Communication: Liaise with internal teams (logistics, accounting) and external parties (carriers, customers).
• Data Entry: Accurately input billing information into company databases and software.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized financial records and support payments. 

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Attention to Detail: Critical for accurate calculations and data entry.
• Communication: Clear and professional for resolving issues.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with billing/logistics software.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with freight terms, rates, tariffs, and regulations.
• Analytical Skills: To identify and resolve complex billing problems. 

Typical Duties

• Checking freight rates and ensuring correct application.
• Providing administrative support. 

General Accounting Duties

• Calculate Payroll based on driver’s pay scale and various rules
• General Administrative Duties 
• Other general duties