National Sales Billing Specialist

Lamar's Corporate office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is now hiring a new National Sales Billing Specialist to manage and control all aspects of national contracts and billing. This position is responsible for upholding Lamar's auditing standards by staying versed in all billing features and tools. In addition, the National Sales Billing Specialist performs a range of billing related administrative functions that occur before and after activation of a contract.Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! We partnered up with Major Menus so you can order online for free delivery from a different restaurant every day!Why Lamar?Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel.Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page.Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.What you can expect from us:A Monday-Friday, 8a-5p hybrid work schedule An hourly range of $18 - 24 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and JuneteenthA comprehensive training program Career advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potentialMultiple medical plan options and health savings accountHospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage Short & long-term disability and paid parental leaveEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401k plan with company matchUp to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness programA people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedbackWhat we're looking for in you:Proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail applicationsAbility to timely and accurately enter and compile dataSkilled in mathematical reasoning and number facilityDisplay adaptability by responding quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, strategies, and other processes.Strong communication, including writing, speaking, and active listeningHighly organized with a systematic approach to detail-oriented workComfortable working in a deadline-driven environmentAbility to work independently and act on one's own initiativeStrong attention to detail and the ability to learn quicklyGreat customer service skills, including interpersonal conversation, patience, and empathyEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate's degree preferred1-2 years of applicable work experience requiredExperience in data management and Gmail preferredOr an equivalent combination of education and experiencePlease note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.  Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@lamar.com  A day in the life:Distribute and track GM signatures on all National Sales contractsCreate Lamar contracts for all National New Business customersSend out and track customer signatures on all national contracts when neededMaintain and organize electronic contract filesMaintain and update customer and plant information to ensure accurate distribution of informationInstruct national reps on revisions needed for auditing requirementsTake sufficient steps to minimize collections challenges by ensuring accurate translation of agency contracts into Lamar billing applications prior to activationDistribute counter-signed contracts to customers and/or internal staff members for distribution to customersTroubleshoot contract and billing issues with the collections team and/or sales team by resolving billing inconsistencies and errors quicklyPerform accurate and timely completion of large multi-market contracts, utilizing the automation featureCreate and maintain spreadsheets for large, intricate revisions, takeovers, credit/rebills, etc.Communicate all billing adjustments with local Lamar offices that directly impact sales revenueIssue and distribute all advance pay invoices to national rep/collections managersPerforms other related duties as assigned by the Billing Supervisor or AVP of Post Buy Services.Attend weekly team meetings to provide billing updates to key stakeholdersPhysical Demands and Work Environment:The primary work environment is an office.The specific physical demands/requirements of the job include: lifting less than 25% of the time, reading, color distinction, acuity, sitting greater than 50% of the time, and talking.The typical percentage of time spent traveling and spending nights away from home is less than 10%.Who we are:Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.We provide ad space through:BillboardsInterstate logosHand-painted muralsTransportation and airportsThe largest network of digital billboards in the United StatesWe live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.SMS and Email Communications: By providing your contact information and submitting this form, you agree to receive email and SMS communications from Lamar Advertising Company regarding job opportunities, hiring events, and career-related updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by emailing recruiting@lamar.com or replying 'STOP' to text messages. Your information will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information!California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar.  By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar.  Lamar will not sell this information.#CorpID #EarlyTalent Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $18 - $24