Billing Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties include computing costs and calculating rates for equipment and services, and; posting data; and keeping other relevant records. This position requires performing accounts receivable functions in relation to the billing department.

• Provide timely and accurate entry of information for billing; prepare invoices for billing per customer contracts; mail invoices.
• Provide customers with payment terms per company guidelines and process credit applications as directed.
• Prepare itemized statements and mail accordingly.
• Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
• Respond to all customer questions and complaints.
• Ensure invoices are entered and accounts are collected within prescribed company guidelines.
• Ensure proper and timely information flow between departments and outside the organization.
• Maintains customer and company financial records in a confidential, organized, accurate, and time-sensitive manner.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the companys overall operations and be an effective member of the team.
• Enhance and maintain the company image within the business community through sound accounts receivable practices.
• Create strong partnerships with entire billing team to create a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Be pro-active and solution-oriented.
• Communicate effectively, professionally, and in a manner that builds relationships with team and other departments.
• Assist management with special projects on an as-needed basis. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma required; minimum five years accounting/bookkeeping work experience preferred.

Or college certification in accounting; with 2 years accounting/bookkeeping work experience.