Ocean Freight
Pricing Audit and Payment Coordinator
- Location
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Downtown Vancouver Office, British Columbia, Canada
- Career Level
- Academic Professionals
- Employment Type, Work Type
- Full Time
- Publishing Date, ID-Nr.
- , 530625
Position Description Summary:
Responsible for auditing and payment of ocean freight invoices, submission and follow up regarding rate discrepancies.
Principal Accountabilities:
•Audit Steamship Line ocean freight invoices against our service contract rates and enter/update data into the system.
•Submit and follow up on rate discrepancy claims with Steamship Lines. Log and report discrepancies caused by internal errors.
•Enter/update internal system for posting and processing payment requests to accounting on a daily basis.
•Apply refunds/credit notes from Steamship Lines in future payments.
•Keep all necessary records (I.E. overpayments and refunds) for accounting and billing purposes to ensure proper posting against proper file (shipment).
•Assist on retrieving information and payment records on the event of outstanding invoice claim being received from Steamship Line. Analyze Steamship Line claim reports and respond accordingly.
•Maintain monthly reports of audit and refund activity.
•Occasionally train new employees to follow procedures and standards
•Work on projects, analysis reports and projections when required
•Assist with rate quotations when required.
•Performs problem-solving at low to medium level.
Knowledge and Skills:
•1-2 years’ ocean freight industry experience preferred
•Good communication skills and comprehension - oral and written
•Must have excellent spreadsheet capabilities (proficient with Microsoft Excel), as well as above average working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use other applications
•Works well with little supervision
•Aptitude with figures
•Detail-minded, analytical, and able to concentrate for extended periods of time
•Good organizational skills
•Able to meet strict deadlines in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment
At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual back-grounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.
Accommodation and Commitment to Equity
Schenker of Canada is proudly committed to ensuring equitable hiring practices and believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merit. Schenker of Canada strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected to participate in our recruitment process, please inform either the recruiter or the hiring manager of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.