Freight Billing Clerk

JOB SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for:

• Reviewing documents of incoming shipments for final destination and mode of transportation (i.e. ocean, air, domestic vs. international).
• Reviewing said documents to ensure they are complete and qualify for transport and invoicing.
• The routing of freight to the final destination.
• Data entry into the billing system.
• Rating of invoices for revenue generation.

RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Billing Manager

Supervises: No one.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives documents at the Receiving Window and determines whether they are complete. Incomplete documentation is returned to the delivering person(s), and a request is made to obtain missing information.
• Traces in the system for existing orders on all shipments are presented at the Receiving Window.
• Updates existing orders and creates new orders information from documents received at the Receiving Window.
• Places any shipments on Ops hold that are not ok to load (i.e. consolidations, seize freight, etc).
• Confirms destination is correct and routes freight by printing the Routing Instructions.
• Analyzes the BOL to ensure all purchase orders are entered on the freight bill.
• Creates new and updates existing accounts when current information is not found and/or incorrect in the billing system.
• Follow and maintain the company’s Quality Policy & Procedures.

AUTHORITY:

• Determining the ultimate destination of a shipment.
• Can hold freight if improper or inadequate information or hazardous information is not declared.
• Ultimately determines revenue charges for each shipment.
• Has unlimited access to the computer billing system.
• Through coding and input, it may effectively control what charges are charged to what account.

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person