FAP Specialist III

Purpose / Job Function

The FAP Specialist III is to perform thorough examinations of the charges billed on client invoices. Charges are audited against the appropriate contract, quote or client directive applicable at the time of shipment. The role identifies errors, system anomalies and inaccuracies. The audit process allows AFS to enhance the rate engine’s capability and accuracy regarding carrier invoicing and contract specifics/requirements. In addition, this role is responsible to uphold our core values:
Ethics, Engagement, and Excellence.

• Audit client bills for accuracy of pricing, services, and classification.
• Resolve balance dues received by carriers.
• Maintain client information sheets and audit folders.
• Review invoices to ensure accessories and correct pricing are applicable.
• Verify OLA is loaded correctly to the client discount.
• Audit carrier freight invoices while interpreting contract language and intent of requirements.
• Perform volume audits of carrier billings for accuracy in payment and original rating.
• Communicate audit results in writing and verbally to clients, carriers, AFS management and related departments.
• Acquire contract updates, content clarification and client directives to ensure accurate billing rates and audits.
• Develop a working relationship with all client personnel essential to the auditing process and maintaining accurate end results.
• Must maintain a close working relationship with the Rates Analysts for collaboration, examination, and interpretation of contract content and its application within the rate profiles.
• Provide contract facts and client needs to the Rates Analyst for necessary changes/upgrades.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and EDI Departments concerning carrier data received and issues that impede a successful system rating of invoices submitted by carriers.
• Research carrier websites for tariff content, guidelines, accessorial, fuel and other essential elements needed for comparison or analysis before acquiring a directive or presenting contract conflict/issue to a client.
• Monitor New Contracts email box and oversee the Jira ticketing process for new rates.
• Image and assign all carrier contracts to individual clients by using Powergrid/Tariff Admin.
• Create monthly billing spreadsheets based off of contract load information.
• Monitor number of open contracts and follow up with Contract Entry Specialists regarding status.
• Orders all new tariffs based upon contract need.
• Read and interpret contracts to find pertinent information needed for Jira ticketing process.
• Work with the Contract Entry teams for all of AFS regarding any open questions.
• Work with clients and Account Managers regarding missing information needed for Jira ticket creation.
• Generate reports as needed regarding contract entry status.
• Maintain and add new SCACs as needed;
  Link rating profiles using Client Maintenance.
• Read and interpret freight contracts.
• Convert contractual language into sequel code.
• Key sequel code into rating profiles and test before putting rates into production.
• Assist with language development in order to auto rate invoices as rate contracts change.
• Maintain client profiles by updating rating information as needed.
• Troubleshoot rating issues by monitoring live invoices to ensure they are rating per contract.
• Create rating profiles during implementation of new clients.
• Create additional rating profiles for existing clients as needed.
• Communicate with client and carriers to streamline processes.
• Communicate with clients to obtain copies of updated contracts.
• Review probills in Rate Review for rating issues.
• Participate in conference calls to resolve rating issues.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve goals of clients.
• Aid in implementation of new clients through client rate setup and create new profiles tailored to clients’ needs.
• Assist other analysts and auditors in an effort to complete given tasks.
• Create and update clients’ SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• Must be able to work in Microsoft Outlook, Work, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong problem-solving…