Logistics Billing Analyst at Blackstone Talent LLC

Our client a crude oil Logistics and Transportation company is in search of a Logistics Billing Analyst to join their team to manage payment flows for their logistics operations. The Crude Oil Billing Analyst is responsible for managing billing/AR activities related to the movement of crude oil physical inventory. The Billing Analyst will also engage closely with clients and vendors to address needs and issues as applicable.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the weekly billing activities, which involves preparing and reviewing weekly transactional data for accuracy.
• Responsible for the researching, tracking, monitoring, coding, validating and corresponding with drivers and clients regarding their invoice payments and issues
• Prioritize and resolve freight pay issues in a timely manner
• Manage regional data entries and uploads into the company’s billing system.
• Engage with Corporate Accounting to prepare and distribute invoices to clients as needed, as well as assist in resolving client invoice inquires and escalations.
• Maintain regional documentation of procedures, deadlines, and other client preferences related to billing.
• Able to read and understand legal contracts and logistics rates
• Ensure client e-billing issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Compiles proof of delivery for open orders and bills accordingly
• Monitor and validate incoming vendor invoices and associated supporting documentation against system data and contractual terms.
• Control the transmission of vendor invoices to Accounts Payable for upload and disbursement, as well as review applied coding for accuracy per internal guidelines.
• Collect and audit vendor statements on a regular basis to ensure internal compliance and controls.
• Work directly with Field Services to resolve vendor issues and escalations timely and appropriately.
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with billing stakeholders related to aged balances, both billed and unbilled
• Respond to information requests from clients, vendors, and finance team members related to inventory levels, time and cost entries, billing reconciliations, outstanding receivables and cash receipts
• Other related duties as assigned

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years’ in a high-volume billing-related role with Transportation/Logistics related experience
• You have working knowledge of Logistics, Supply Chain industry
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and effective communication skills
• Experience with Axon a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel
• Self-directed with a strong work ethic; capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of established business hours and adjust personal schedule to meet deadlines is required

If you have these skills and requirements and want to work in a great organization then apply today! This position will pay up to $70k + bonus and incentives depending on experience. For extremely confidential consideration qualified candidates should e-mail their resumes directly to recruiter@blackstonetalent.com Our client is only looking at individuals located within commuting distance to the Houston Galleria area.