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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.
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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Senior Billing Specialist is responsible for all activities related to all Billing, as well as AR Reporting and Systems for the Corporation. This will include accounting, reporting, billing and reconciling all related revenue and accounts receivable as well as the implementation and development of accounting controls and procedures. The incumbent will be heavily engaged in the monthly and year end closings and timely invoicing to the current AR systems. Interface with internal and external auditors and customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for all activity related to Revenue billings and receivable functions that include recording revenues, assets, and liabilities.
- Assist in development of annual budget for revenues for reimbursable, capital, and joint capital projects as well as direct and commuter billing and other non- transportation items.
- Reporting of accounts receivable transactions and monitoring the unbilled and collections.
- Assist in the development of relevant department Policies and Procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting, finance, or other business experience.
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration and knowledge of contemporary business concepts or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience reflecting progressive responsibility in the area of accounting, customer billing, collections, financial analysis, and general financial applications.
- Demonstrated skill analyzing, interpreting, and reporting quantitative data for business use and action.
- Adherence to relevant policies and procedures governing these activities.
- Knowledge of reimbursable contracts governing the revenue generation activities.
- Knowledge of project systems and cost accounting principles sufficient to plan and control billing activity.
- Frequently learns new tasks, both complex and simple, in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to effectively interface with individuals at various levels within and outside the organization sufficient to exchange information, work cooperatively, facilitate understanding, and persuade and influence others.
- Demonstrated skill effectively communicating financial concepts to financial and non-financial customers, including the delivery of formal presentations.
- Demonstrated skill in leading, managing, and motivating team members with differing levels of expertise.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting, finance, or other business experience .
- Transportation industry experience.
- Knowledge/skill in the utilization of Microsoft Excel and SAP.
WORK ENVRIORNMENT:
- Works in a deadline driven environment with frequently changing priorities.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The salary/hourly range is $28.32-$36.76. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:163725
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Work Arrangement:05-Hybrid Monthly Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Job Family/Function:Finance
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:0 - 5%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
