Billing Specialist Intern

Alaska Marine Lines • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a Billing Specialist Intern to provide billing and administrative support. They assist multiple departments through data entry, customer account research, and general clerical tasks as needed. This is a safety sensitive position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:Generate invoices for customers by evaluating shipments and applying company tariffs and contract rates with company software. Collect and scan bills of lading and related documents. Occasionally verify cargo information or obtain cargo measurements. Collect or research payment from customers as needed. Utilize company computer systems to conduct research or input data to support various departments; inquire about or update customer accounts; facilitate correspondence with customers or vendors; and prepare bills, receipts, checks, or other relevant documentation.Photocopy and scan documents and perform other miscellaneous duties. Sort and file records.  Proofread records or forms.  Assist with projects or other departments on an as-needed basis such as organizing information or inputting information. Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
• PC skills required: Windows, Excel, Outlook, 10-key proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Generate invoices for customers by evaluating shipments and applying company tariffs and contract rates with company software.
• Collect and scan bills of lading and related documents.
• Occasionally verify cargo information or obtain cargo measurements.
• Collect or research payment from customers as needed.
• Utilize company computer systems to conduct research or input data to support various departments; inquire about or update customer accounts; facilitate correspondence with customers or vendors; and prepare bills, receipts, checks, or other relevant documentation.
• Photocopy and scan documents and perform other miscellaneous duties.
• Sort and file records.
• Proofread records or forms.
• Assist with projects or other departments on an as-needed basis such as organizing information or inputting information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed