Billing Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Billing Specialist

Norcross, GA

3 Month Contract, potential Temp-to-Hire

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

As a billing clerk, you must be accurate and reliable in handling accounts and documents. Being good at math and a high degree of organizational ability are essential due to the great amount of financial information. Since you will be using technology to expedite your work, a degree of computer knowledge is required.

The goal is to contribute to the accurate preparation of bills receivable and safeguard the company’s income. Responsibilities

• Manage account balances to discover outstanding debts or other inconsistencies
• Collect all information needed to calculate bills receivable (order amounts, discount rates etc.)
• Check the data input in the accounting system to ensure accuracy of final bill
• Issue invoices and bills and sent them to customers through various channels (mail, e-mail etc.)
• Issue customer account statements periodically or whenever necessary
• Assume the responsibility of receiving and sorting incoming payments with attention to credibility
• Manage the status of accounts and balances and identify inconsistencies
• Issue and post bills, receipts and invoices
• Check the validity of debit accounts
• Update accounts receivable database with new accounts or missed payments
• Ensure all clients remain informed on their outstanding debts and deadlines
• Receive payments through various methods (cash, online payments etc.) and check for credibility
• Update accounting records with new payments, balances, customer information etc.
• Answer questions and handle complaints from customers regarding bills

Requirements

• Proven experience as billing clerk, billing specialist or general accounting experience
• Adherence to laws and confidentiality guidelines
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel); Working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Quickbooks) will be appreciated
• Experience in Quickbase a plus
• Excellent math ability
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma; further education will be a plus
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Adherence to laws and best practices in regards to dealing with customers and data
• Comfortable dealing with numbers and the processing of financial information
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel) and ER software (JDE or other)
• Results-driven and patient
• High degree of attention to detail