Avis Budget Car Rental LLC is searching for a Customer Service Research Specialist to join our Central Billing Department based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing payment data, resolving disputes and other accounting related issues for Central Billing accounts.
The primary function of this position is to analyze, adjust, and correspond with Avis Budget Groups US and Canadian Central Billing Corporate and Tour accounts for a combined receivable of $400M annually in total inputs. Analysis should be explicit to payment data, customers disputes and other accounting related issues. Through the analysis process be identified and corrected for misapplied cash, rate issues, on account balances, and partial payments.
What youll do
* Perform extensive primary and secondary research to develop a detailed understanding of the root cause of the billing discrepancies
* Analyze, evaluates, access, interpret, and synthesize research finding to acquire valuable insight on disputed charges to identify problem areas as it relates to rate codes used by a multiplicity of accounts.
* Ensure proper interpretation of negotiated contracts to defend the companys position and ensure an amicable resolution is reached
* Complete adjustments through the use of general ledger and journal entry accounting in an effort to enhance collections on open receivable items
* Provide resolutions to customer inquiries using multiple forms of communication (e.g., email, telephone, fax, etc.)
* Act as a liaison between field operations, sales, collections, WRC, EMEA, LAC, Asia Pacific and Corporate/Tour account holders
* Other duties as assigned
What were looking for: (may vary by level)
* 2 year of customer service and journal entry experience required
* 1 years of research analysis in the rental car industry preferred
Skills and abilities you should have:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong documentation skills
* Strong aptitude of debits and credits as it relates to journal entries
* Proven analytical and critical thinking abilities
* Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills
* Strong knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Word; MS Excel is essential
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks
* Must have the ability to listen effectively and work with all levels of management in a team environment
Perks youll get:
* Competitive hourly wage
* Clear and defined career paths to pursue
* Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
* Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Accident Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
* Up to $5,500/year tuition reimbursement
* Contribute up to $260 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligible after 90 days of service)
* Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
* Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
Who are we?
Here at Avis Budget Group were more than just rentalsalthough over 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that. Shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions, our globally-recognized brands including Avis, Budget, Budget Truck, and Zipcar connect people to more. This means more convenience, more options, and more time on the road for our customers. But we also connect our employees to more: opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration, and most importantlypower to change the future. Sound your speed? Come join our family.
The fine print:
Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabled.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
Parsippany, NJ
Avis Budget Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides car and truck rentals, car sharing, and ancillary services to businesses and consumers worldwide. It operates the Avis brand, a vehicle rental system with approximately 5,500 locations that supply rental cars to the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry; the Budget brand, a vehicle rental and other mobility solutions primarily focuses on the value-conscious segments of the industry; the Zipcar brand, a membership-based car sharing network; and the Budget Truck brand, a local and one-way truck rental businesses with a fleet of approximately 18,000 vehicles, which are rented through a network of approximately 640 dealer-operated and 430 company-operated locations that serve the consumer and light commercial sectors in the continental United States.
The company also operates the Payless brand, which comprises approximately 280 vehicle rental locations; the Apex brand that primarily in the deep-value segment of the car rental industry with approximately 30 rental locations in New Zealand and Australia; and the Maggiore brand that provides vehicle rental services in approximately 140 locations; the France Cars brand, which offers light commercial vehicle fleets with approximately 85 rental locations in France; and Turiscar brand that offers vehicle rental services in approximately 25 locations primarily for the corporate market in Portugal.
In addition, it offers optional insurance products and coverages, such as supplemental liability, personal accident, personal effects protection, emergency sickness protection, automobile towing protection, and cargo insurance products; and Business Intelligence solution, an online portal for corporate travel. The company was formerly known as Cendant Corporation and changed its name to Avis Budget Group, Inc. in September 2006. Avis Budget Group, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.