Accounts Receivable Specialist

Employer

Job Description

TJT is seeking an Account Receivable (AR) Billing Specialist to become an integral part of our Raleigh team in a full-time capacity. We are seeking a dedicated individual to oversee billing operations to ensure successful collection of account balances. Billing operations includes billing for invoiced orders, supporting collection efforts, and reviewing account discrepancies.


As the AR Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and monitoring accounts receivable transactions, principally billing and cash receipts. You will collaborate with TJT team members to ensure billing accuracy and deliver accurate and timely invoicing so that our clients can approve and pay quickly. To be successful in this role, you must operate with a sense of urgency and extreme accuracy, be an effective communicator and work well in a fast-paced environment.


Essential Functions:

  • Work with professional staff to accurately prepare invoices in a timely fashion
  • Send invoices to clients as soon as final approval is provided
  • Take ownership in resolving internal billing questions/issues so that invoices are created without significant delay
  • Continuous evaluation of current billing policies and procedures, making recommendations for process improvements
  • Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
  • Provide support for internal and external audits
  • Record and reconcile client payments
  • Prepare cash receipts for processing
  • Perform analysis of the WIP to be billed and provide daily/weekly reminders to staff to post billable time
  • Reconcile billing and cash receipts to individual and consolidated AR records
  • Monitor client AR balances for amounts overdue
  • Proactively manage delinquency and collection efforts in a professional, courteous manner
  • Maintain accuracy of accounts receivable information by performing account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner
  • Maintain accounts receivable records in a timely and organized manner so that discrepancies and disputes may be investigated in a timely and accurate manner
  • Perform client maintenance, scanning, and e-filing as needed to support administrative team during peak billing periods


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working for professional services organization such as a public accounting or law firm
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • 2-3 years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge and experience with accounting systems
  • Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
  • Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
  • Highly organized and task oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze large sets of data
  • High degree of familiarity with accounts receivable functions


***Please note this is not an inclusive list of job responsibilities. TJT reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on operational needs***