FAP Specialist III

AFS Logistics•Shreveport, LA

23h

About The Position

The FAP Specialist III is responsible for performing thorough examinations of charges billed on client invoices. This role audits charges against applicable contracts, quotes, or client directives at the time of shipment to identify errors, system anomalies, and inaccuracies. The audit process aims to enhance the rate engine's capability and accuracy concerning carrier invoicing and contract specifics. Additionally, this role upholds the company's core values: Ethics, Engagement, and Excellence.

Requirements

Must be able to work in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.
Must be detail-oriented and have strong problem-solving skills.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, or customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
Attention to detail and high-level accuracy.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to deliver assignments on time.
Must have great reading and comprehension skills.
Ability to work with a diverse audience; internal and external.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
Ability to train other employees and explain policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner.
Advanced computer skills including MS Office, SQL, and other programming languages.
Must be able to perform all basic math functions to audit invoice charges.
Advanced reading, language interpretation, and research skills required for contract versus invoicing analysis.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Previous experience in auditing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Audit client bills for accuracy of pricing, services, and classification.
Resolve balance dues received by carriers.
Maintain client information sheets and audit folders.
Review invoices to ensure accessories and correct pricing are applicable.
Verify OLA is loaded correctly to the client discount.
Audit carrier freight invoices while interpreting contract language and intent of requirements.
Perform volume audits of carrier billings for accuracy in payment and original rating.
Communicate audit results in writing and verbally to clients, carriers, AFS management, and related departments.
Acquire contract updates, content clarification, and client directives to ensure accurate billing rates and audits.
Develop a working relationship with essential client personnel for the auditing process and maintaining accurate end results.
Maintain a close working relationship with Rates Analysts for collaboration, examination, and interpretation of contract content and its application within rate profiles.
Provide contract facts and client needs to the Rates Analyst for necessary changes/upgrades.
Collaborate with Customer Service and EDI Departments concerning carrier data received and issues that impede successful system rating of invoices submitted by carriers.
Research carrier websites for tariff content, guidelines, accessorials, fuel, and other essential elements needed for comparison or analysis before acquiring a directive or presenting contract conflict/issue to a client.
Monitor the New Contracts email box and oversee the Jira ticketing process for new rates.
Image and assign all carrier contracts to individual clients using Powergrid/Tariff Admin.
Create monthly billing spreadsheets based off of contract load information.
Monitor the number of open contracts and follow up with Contract Entry Specialists regarding status.
Order all new tariffs based upon contract need.
Read and interpret contracts to find pertinent information needed for the Jira ticketing process.
Work with Contract Entry teams for all of AFS regarding any open questions.
Work with clients and Account Managers regarding missing information needed for Jira ticket creation.
Generate reports as needed regarding contract entry status.
Maintain and add new SCACs as needed; Link rating profiles using Client Maintenance.
Read and interpret freight contracts.
Convert contractual language into sequel code.
Key sequel code into rating profiles and test before putting rates into production.
Assist with language development in order to auto rate invoices as rate contracts change.
Maintain client profiles by updating rating information as needed.
Troubleshoot rating issues by monitoring live invoices to ensure they are rating per contract.
Create rating profiles during the implementation of new clients.
Create additional rating profiles for existing clients as needed.
Communicate with clients and carriers to streamline processes.
Communicate with clients to obtain copies of updated contracts.
Review probills in Rate Review for rating issues.
Participate in conference calls to resolve rating issues.
Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve client goals.
Aid in the implementation of new clients through client rate setup and create new profiles tailored to clients’ needs.
Assist other analysts and auditors in completing given tasks.
Create and update clients’ SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).