[Hiring] Billing Specialist @Lake Superior Consulting

Role Description

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team in our Duluth or Minneapolis, MN office, with the option to work remotely. This position works within the Unanet billing system to perform a variety of accounting tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts receivable records and invoices for the company's various clients.

• Ensure accurate client billings in accordance with project invoice schedules.
• Provide reporting on project financial metrics resulting from revenue recognition analysis.
• Partner with project execution team members across all LSC departments, providing analytics relating to project performance and collections status.
• Generate invoices for customers based on agreed upon pricing and terms, ensuring invoices are accurate and complete, and that all necessary supporting documentation is included.
• Identify and suggest improvements for collections efficiency and optimization by developing strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely billing and client payment.
• Assist with project coordination from Job Number Request (JNR) and Work Order (WO) processing, through the closeout process.
• Perform system unbilled revenue analysis against Project Manager progress reports and project proposals, in support of weekly and monthly revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with Billing Specialist II and Project Managers in forecasting activities, including but not limited to the monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC/FTC), Sales Funnel, and Backlog data.
• Prepare the LSC project margin analysis report.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to track and analyze cost and schedule information to utilize in project status reports.
• Interface directly with Clients in support of collections, status updates, and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Perform assigned account reconciliations in support of month end accounting close.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerBI.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Flexible work options.
• 401K (6% company match).
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays (twelve per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.