What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist position at Southeastern Archaeological Research, LLC. SEARCH?
Title: Billing Specialist
Location: Remote (office space available if appropriate)
Job Code: AcctB-26
Job Link: Southeastern Archaeological Research, LLC. "SEARCH" - Current Openings
Position Information
SEARCH has immediate opening for a Full-Time Billing Specialist to join our accounting team. The position can be remote, hybrid, or office going depending on candidate preference and location.
SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 11 paid holidays per year, and accrued paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule
- Review billing data for completeness and resolve discrepancies before processing
- Maintain billing records
- Monitor aging reports and support collections efforts as needed
- Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing and account status
- Collaborate with Project Controllers to ensure correct billable information
- Assist with month-end closing activities related to revenue and billing
- Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement best practices
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Will accept Associates with two years’ work experience.
- Strong understanding of billing workflows, invoicing, and basic accounting principles
- Experience with Cost Point Deltek (not required but preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, data validation helpful)
Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Resume
- References
Other Important Need-to-Know Information
- This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours.
- Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States on federally contracted projects.
- SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
- SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen.
- We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or, if requested, to participate in an interview, please let us know.
SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:
- Competitive Salary
- Per Diem (for overnight travel)
- SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
- SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
- SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
- SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays (11)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions
About SEARCH:
SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH’s staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.
For more information about SEARCH, please visit searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Please send inquiries about the position to hr@searchinc.com. Include the Job Posting code (AcctB-26) in the subject line of your email.