We are recruiting for a Billing Specialist to join a longstanding and highly successful organization in Oakland. Our client offers excellent benefits including 3 weeks of PTO, a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and a highly collaborative work culture. The office is also accessible to BART for an easy commute. The Billing Specialist is responsible for generating and recording invoices for multiple projects. Pay: $35-$38/hour DOE.
The qualified candidate will have project billing experience in the construction industry, preferably in the engineering field, have high attention to detail, and is a self-starter.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process and generate customer invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely billing.
- Review contracts and service agreements to ensure invoices are aligned with the terms and conditions.
- Reconcile billing discrepancies by working closely with internal departments and customers to resolve any issues.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all billing transactions.
- Prepare and process adjustments or corrections as needed to ensure accurate invoicing.
- Handle inquiries from customers regarding billing statements, discrepancies, and payment status.
- Update project managers regarding billing issues as needed.
- Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years of billing experience in construction, engineering or related.
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and billing best practices
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry and processing.
- Ability to problem-solve and resolve issues in a professional and efficient manner.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.