Summary

Billing Specialist Lead - Bilingual Japanese & English

The Billing Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end billing and invoicing processes and procedures associated with specific customer and client business lines. This diverse role also includes weekly and monthly finance reporting, contract management, and other tasks as needed.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Billing Management• Responsible for timely and accurate billing of all service and product revenues including reconciliation to operations and in accordance to customers’ contracts• Investigate billing discrepancies and assist in resolution• Work with Accounts Receivable and Collections to ensure timely billing and collections

Process Management• Ensure adherence to established billing policies and work with Manager/Director to improve and adjust processes where needed• Interface with Accounting and Client Services to provide accurate and timely information

Supervisory• Train billing associate(s), prioritize job duties, and provide feedback• Review associate’s work for accuracy and quality

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Finance or Accounting (preferred)

- 3-5 years of experience in billing management or finance experience- Proven track record of billing accuracy and meeting deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment• Analytical and research Skills• Strong prioritization skills• Accuracy in preparing and proofing billing for accuracy• Ability to make oral presentations• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills • Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.