Billing / Accounts Receivable Analyst

The Billing/Accounts Receivable Analyst reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager and is a broadly-based role responsible for the day-to-day Billing function including monitoring the AR Aging, reviewing new contract billable components, establishing sales orders, and invoicing all transactional and milestone/time-designated billings. This role will also assist in providing weekly/monthly reporting for management on status of overdue receivable and general receivable positions by customers. This position will also need good communication skills as they will have direct communication with the client customers.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all new customer contracts – identify all billable components (along with the revenue manager and Controller)
• Establish sales orders to drive future customer billings
• Weekly follow-ups with customers for collections once their invoices become due
• Troubleshoot any questions from customers on invoices received
• Communicate in bi-weekly calls with sales team regarding new billable items found in contract pricebooks
• Comply with monthly AR cutoff timing and have all invoices created by the end of the final business day of each month
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, practices, and procedures
• Ability to create spreadsheets and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prepare financial reports
• Ability to understand financial information
• Ability to work with entry-level and middle managers in analyzing financial situations
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a very organized manner and consistently follow-up on tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees

JOB LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Moderate skills with high level of proficiency. Works under general supervision with increased latitude for independent judgment. Identifies non-routine issues and routes/escalates to appropriate team member. Works on multiple concurrent projects of medium complexity. Is an active team member, contributes to complex projects to gain experience, shares ideas and suggests process improvements appropriate for level of experience. Consults with senior peers on semi-complex processes to learn through experience.