POSITION SUMMARY:

With general direction, this role performs a variety of routine and non-routine accounts receivable related functions to ensure accurate billing and customer satisfaction. This role primarily entails responsibility for working with customer accounts where issues arise that necessitate further research to resolve the matter.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the escalation point for disputed charges, communicating with internal and external parties as necessary and taking measures to ensure account data is correct on a go-forward basis.
• Researches and resolves non-routine billing questions and discrepancies. Following standard operating procedures, determines the appropriate adjustment codes, obtains required approvals and enters adjustments into the source billing systems.
• Strives for timely and accurate resolution and prepares correspondence to follow up with internal and external parties via telephone, email and/or fax.
• Closes accounts for non-payment, ensuring container removals are scheduled where appropriate and container removal charges are assessed when allowed.
• Recommends solutions or alternatives to improve customer satisfaction and meet customer needs.
• Gathers and summarizes supplemental billing information to accommodate customer requirements.
• Provides assistance to Collection and Credit Specialists and cultivates solid working relationships with customers, sales representatives and local field personnel.
• Maintains knowledge of company policies, departmental procedures and local billing requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of eighteen months related billing experience.

• Directly related experience in which incumbents have worked with customers in a billing function in a service based industry.

Why choose Republic?

Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:
· We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
· We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
· We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
· We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
· We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.