Billing Specialist, Housewarming

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS

Billing Specialist, Housewarming

We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve.

CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services.

We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.

Please click here to learn more about our Core Values and how they drive our mission and define who we are.

Learn More about CHN Housing Partners’ Benefits by clicking here! CHN offers HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options), Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Company Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

Position Summary: The Housewarming Billing Specialist is accountable for invoices received from Housewarming contractors and reconciles any deviations between contractor invoices and established pricelist. In concert with Project Manager, reconciles inspector and agency invoices with inspections completed. Files copies for program file and transfers originals to accounting. Partners with accounting staff to ensure timely payment of contractors, agencies, and inspectors. Prepares monthly reimbursement request from funder (Enbridge). Active member of Housewarming call center and will assist with collaboration jobs in regard to invoicing needs to the Energy Services Dept. Programs.

The rate of pay for this position is $21.63 per hour/$45,000 per year

(FLSA Non-Exempt)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Invoice data entry and filing
• Invoice reconciliation
• Billing Reports and Quality Control with Accounting
• Participates in call center for Housewarming clients
• Provide support to intake and project management
• Other duties as assigned
• Confirm with CHN accounting of annual contractor pay schedule & distribute to contractors, inspectors & agencies.
• Ensure invoices are ready for monthly release to accounting department.
• Communicate with contractors on inquiries for invoice payment status.
• Assist team with billing data for presentations.
• Assist contractors on identifying billing codes to reduce invoice errors.
• Ensure contractor documents are submitted, change orders, permits, manual J, pictures.
• Customer service
  
  
  

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college
  
  
  

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in billing or invoicing
• Some accounting background.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Extremely detail oriented
• Fast and accurate data entry skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, with ability to learn new software
• Ability to problem solve invoice discrepancies & bring to resolution.
• Time management
• Teamwork oriented
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Some accounting background.
• Some college
  
  
  

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
  
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
• Great benefits.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.
  
  
  

M/F/V/D/EOE