Job Description

Position Overview:

The Billing Specialist / Revenue Accountant plays a critical role in our finance department, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our billing processes and revenue recognition. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the billing cycle, from invoice creation to account reconciliation and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in accounting principles, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills to effectively handle customer inquiries and resolve billing issues, and leave customers feeling happy after an excellent interaction with their service provider on a difficult topic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration: Customer, Sales, finance, and IT liaison. Central point of contact for key systems, including Salesforce (sales), Administer (IT), and PowerBI (accounting).
• Invoice Management:
  • Ensure all invoices are compliant with company policies and accounting standards
  • Ensure invoices are generated in accordance with contractual terms
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliation of billing accounts, verifying the accuracy of invoices and payments. Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Credit and collections: Evaluate potential customers for credit quality and ensure adequate follow up and timely resolution for past due accounts.
• Revenue Recognition: Apply appropriate revenue recognition principles to accurately record revenue in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Customer Communication: Serve as the point of contact for customer billing inquiries, resolving any issues related to invoice discrepancies, payments, or account status.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain reports on billing activity, accounts receivable, and other key financial metrics.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and legal requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience in billing, accounts receivable, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of legal and financial regulations affecting billing and revenue recognition.

Compensation

$65,000 – $85,000

This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background and skill set.