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Job Summary

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

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience reflecting progressive responsibility in the area of accounting, customer billing, collections, financial analysis, and general financial applications.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• 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 Acce

The salary/hourly range is $58,900.00 – $76,464.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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.

Health and Wellbeing	Financial and Retirement	Work and Family Life Support
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance	401K with Employer Match	Generous Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs	Railroad Retirement Benefits	Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care
Health Savings Account	Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness	Fertility and Family Building Benefits
No-cost Personal Health Advocate	Student Loan Assistance	Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
Medical Plan Opt-out Credit	Tuition and Education Reimbursement	Paid Family Leave
	Life Insurance	Rail Pass Privileges
	Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance	Employee Assistance Program
	No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions	Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:167416

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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.