We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join a team in Columbus, Ohio in a Contract to Permanent position. This role focuses on producing accurate customer invoices, maintaining organized billing records, and helping ensure timely payment activity across the business. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with financial data, communicating with internal teams and customers, and supporting day-to-day billing operations with precision.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and send customer invoices while ensuring charges, rates, and supporting details are correct.
- Examine purchase orders, agreements, and related documents to confirm billing aligns with approved terms.
- Track invoicing timelines and follow established schedules to keep billing activity current and on time.
- Research payment issues, disputed charges, and customer questions, then work toward prompt resolution.
- Maintain complete and accurate billing files within accounting and enterprise resource planning systems.
- Compare invoicing information against accounts receivable records to identify and correct inconsistencies.
- Partner with sales, operations, and finance teams to verify billing data and improve overall accuracy.
- Contribute to month-end activities by assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and documentation preparation.
- Provide billing records and backup documentation needed for compliance reviews and audit requests.
- At least 2 years of experience in billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, or a closely related finance function.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Working knowledge of billing practices, financial recordkeeping, and reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting, billing, or ERP platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, QuickBooks, or Oracle.
- Strong data entry skills, including the ability to manage high-volume numeric information accurately.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot discrepancies and maintain precise records.
- Strong communication, customer service, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.