What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Mechanical Revenue and Billing Compliance position at R.J. Corman Railroad Group?
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee all mechanical revenue recovery and billing activities to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections, and compliance with applicable policies and industry standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize billable revenue recovery and reduce revenue leakage across all mechanical operations.
- Identify and pursue cost recovery opportunities associated with repairs, contract work, labor, materials, derailment damage, customer-caused damage, and third-party damage.
- Administer and manage all AAR-related billing activities in accordance with current AAR rules and standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls governing billing, revenue recovery, invoice validation, dispute resolution, and revenue recognition activities.
- Conduct audits of mechanical billing transactions and supporting documentation.
- Investigate, resolve, and document disputed billing transactions involving customers, railroads, vendors, and third-party stakeholders.
- Review contracts, pricing agreements, tariffs, and service agreements to ensure proper billing and recovery.
- Perform account reconciliations and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
- Prepare reports related to revenue recovery performance, billing accuracy, disputes, receivables, compliance metrics, and audit findings.
- Analyze billing trends and key performance indicators and present recommendations to leadership.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration between Mechanical Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Customer Operations to improve billing accuracy and recovery performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, automation, and financial controls.
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned.
Specialized Knowledge, Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Railroad Operations, Mechanical Management, or related field preferred.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in railroad billing, revenue accounting, mechanical administration, compliance, cost recovery, or contract administration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of AAR billing regulations, settlement practices, and railroad mechanical cost recovery processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Express Yard and Railcar RX systems required.
- Strong understanding of revenue recovery methodologies, invoice validation, dispute resolution, and internal controls.
- Analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to interpret contracts, pricing schedules, tariffs, operating rules, and industry regulations.
Physical Requirements:
Limited lifting generally not exceeding 20 pounds. Hand and finger dexterity required for computer and keyboard use. Ability to travel to field locations, railroad facilities, and customer locations as needed.
Environmental Conditions:
Performs duties in both office and railroad operating environments, including rail yards, maintenance facilities, and customer locations.
Benefits: R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its full-time employees and their families with quality benefits. R.J. Corman offers the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
- Company paid life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Flexible spending account benefits
- Paid maternity leave
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Work boot allowance
- Employee referral program
- Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train
R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.