Billing Analyst

Job Title: Billing AnalystJob Location: 7 Gateway Commerce Center Dr. W, Edwardsville, IL 62025Job Type: Hybrid(1-2 days in the office)Position SummaryThe Billing Analyst role requires an energetic, bright, creative and goal-oriented individual to perform the job well. The Billing Analyst directly interacts with the corporate staff, warehouse managers/clerical staff and customers. The primary function is billing but the position also supports general administrative/accounting as required. Duties and Responsibilities:·         Manage all billing functions by collecting and entering data into the financial system, creating invoices and working with warehouse managers / clerical staff for local billing detail and supporting documentation.·         Ensure customers are billed accurately and in accordance with contractual terms, rates and services provided.·         Utilize customer portals where required.·         Review invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance prior to distribution.·         Resolve billing discrepancies and respond to customer inquiries related to invoices, charges and adjustments.·         Respond to internal and external data requests related to billing, supporting documentation, audtis and analysis requests.·         Compile, maintain, and summarize customer billing information including rates, terms, billing schedules, and service agreements.·         Process billing adjustments, credits, rebills and corrections as needed.·         Maintain accurate billing records and ensure proper documentation is retained for audit purposes.·         Assist with month-end close activities related to billing, including reporting and reconciliation.·         Handle ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed. Job Requirements:Education and ExperienceThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.·         Bachelor’s degree or one to two years experience in the billing / general business field, or any similar combination of education and experience.·         Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).·         Experience with billing related to warehousing or logistics. Essential QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.·         Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment. (Especially Month End/Year End)·         Proficient analytical skills, especially as they relate to examining financial and numeric data.·         Critical thinking skills·         Excellent interpersonal skills·         Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with corporate staff, warehouse managers/clerical staff as well external customers.·         Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.·         Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.·         Adaptability to changing priorities. Language Skills·         Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently is required. Physical DemandsThe physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. ·         May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed. ·         Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.·         Ability to lift 25 pounds with or without reasonable assistance is required. Work Environment·         The employee will perform job duties in a remote work setting.·         This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, file cabinets, and fax machines.·         Our workplace is a drug free work environment.

Salary : $22 - $25