Billing Specialist

Billing Clerk

Location: Hybrid
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Pay: $20–$25/hour, depending on experience
Employment Type: Temporary with strong potential for permanent hire

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join our accounting team. This position is responsible for receiving and accurately accounting for customer payments while also reviewing invoices and transactions to ensure proper accounting procedures are followed.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their accounting career. Candidates with little to no experience may be considered at approximately $20/hour if they demonstrate strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and aptitude for working with numbers. Candidates with relevant billing or accounting experience may earn up to $25/hour.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, and account for payments received for goods and services
• Review invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Verify billing information and supporting documentation
• Ensure payments are properly applied to customer accounts
• Research and resolve discrepancies between invoices, payments, and accounting records
• Perform detailed reviews of billing and payment transactions
• Serve as an internal auditor by identifying errors and ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed
• Maintain accurate customer and payment records
• Reconcile billing and payment information as needed
• Assist with researching outstanding balances and payment discrepancies
• Work with internal departments and customers to resolve billing or payment questions
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded in the company's ERP system
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous billing, accounts receivable, cash application, or accounting experience is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with numbers and financial information
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies and research problems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office is preferred
• Experience with Syteline ERP is a plus
• Dependable, organized, and eager to learn

Entry-Level Candidates Welcome

We are willing to train a sharp, motivated candidate with little or no direct billing experience.

The ideal entry-level candidate will be:

• Eager to learn accounting and billing processes
• Comfortable working with numbers
• Highly detail-oriented
• Good at following processes and procedures
• A quick learner
• Comfortable asking questions and taking initiative
• Interested in building a long-term career in accounting or finance

ERP System

The company utilizes Syteline as its ERP system. Experience with Syteline is preferred, but candidates with strong accounting fundamentals and experience learning other ERP systems will also be considered.

Compensation

• $20/hour for a strong entry-level candidate who will be trained
• Up to $25/hour for candidates with relevant billing/accounting experience
• Rate will be based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – 3 days in the office

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain hands-on accounting experience while working in a supportive hybrid environment.

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.