Billing Specialist Intern

the Lynden Family of Companies • SeaTac, WA

20h

About The Position

Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.
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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is a requirement for all AML employees.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed