What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist (Houston, TX; North East) position at EDGE Engineering & Science?
EDGE Engineering and Science is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our growing team. The main responsibility of a Billing Specialist is to accurately prepare and submit client invoices in accordance with contractual terms and to meet corporate billing deadlines. Additionally, the Billing Specialist is responsible for accounting and project set-up in the Unanet A/E system and verify the data is in compliance with client(s) teams and agreements. The Billing Specialist is the first line of communication with Project Managers. This job can be performed in either the Edge Houston, Cincinnati, or Pittsburgh offices or remotely.
Today’s businesses are facing the most comprehensive and complicated suite of environmental regulations on record. At EDGE, we provide our clients the insight and expertise to achieve their business objectives amidst this complex landscape. We stand apart from other consulting firms by putting the client’s needs at the forefront of everything we do, delivering innovative and responsive solutions across multiple practice areas.
Key Responsibilities
Why EDGE?
Benefits
EDGE places high value on the health and well-being of its employees and offers the following benefits:
Please Note: EDGE will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H‐1B visa, OPT, etc.) to fill this position.
Today’s businesses are facing the most comprehensive and complicated suite of environmental regulations on record. At EDGE, we provide our clients the insight and expertise to achieve their business objectives amidst this complex landscape. We stand apart from other consulting firms by putting the client’s needs at the forefront of everything we do, delivering innovative and responsive solutions across multiple practice areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures that all invoices are processed and mailed accurately and in accordance with the contract terms and deadlines set forth by management and clients.
- Have a strong understanding of the client billing requirements.
- Issuing draft invoices for project manager review and final invoices to clients.
- Reconciling billing discrepancies.
- Work closely with Project Managers to prepare and send client invoices. This includes any special invoice documentation or backup as required within the contract.
- Assist Project Management teams with project costing as needed.
- Delivers courteous, prompt, respectful, and value-added customer service to internal and external clients.
- Monitor and manage invoices daily, including working closely with the Controller as needed.
- Interface with Accounts Payable department, and our corporate Accounting department.
- Work in Adobe PDF.
- Work well under pressure, must be able to adhere to strict Finance/Client deadlines.
- Minimum of 1 year of business experience in Finance with a focus on billing preferred.
- Experience with Unanet preferred
- Ensures that all invoices are processed and mailed accurately and in accordance with the contract terms and deadlines set forth by management and clients.
- Have a strong understanding of the client billing requirements.
- Issuing draft invoices for project manager review and final invoices to clients.
- Reconciling billing discrepancies.
- Work closely with Project Managers to prepare and send client invoices. This includes any special invoice documentation or backup as required within the contract.
- Assist Project Management teams with project costing as needed.
- Delivers courteous, prompt, respectful, and value-added customer service to internal and external clients.
- Monitor and manage invoices daily, including working closely with the Controller as needed.
- Interface with Accounts Payable department, and our corporate Accounting department.
- Work in Adobe PDF.
- Work well under pressure, must be able to adhere to strict Finance/Client deadlines.
- Associate degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
Why EDGE?
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- Work That Matters. We help businesses around the world meet the environmental challenges they face. Our work not only helps the companies we serve, it ensures the products of our clients’ businesses continue to drive the economy and positively impacts the future of our planet.
- National Reach. Local Management. We have the people and the resources to serve clients across the United States, but our small company feel is what makes us unique. Every individual within our company has the opportunity to give input on projects, allowing employees to grow their knowledge and experience and EDGE to provide the best solutions to our customers.
- Engaging Projects. The diverse needs of our clients ensure your work is always of interest and provide opportunities for innovation at every level of the company. Our employees enjoy greater responsibility and develop a breadth of experience not common with other entry- to mid-level career opportunities in our field.
- Career Growth Opportunities. At least one member of our corporate leadership is involved in every major project, allowing for a close relationship between management and employees. We encourage collaboration and ingenuity and reward success by promoting from within.
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan. We offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with employer contributions, paid time off and more. Enjoy a career that also offers peace of mind when you join the EDGE team.
Benefits
EDGE places high value on the health and well-being of its employees and offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
- Employer matched 401(k) plan.
- Annual performance bonus program.
- Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within 6 years of start date.
- Competitive maternity leave.
Please Note: EDGE will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H‐1B visa, OPT, etc.) to fill this position.
Department: Applicant-Permitting
This is a full time position
