Billing Specialist

Position Title: Billing Operations Coordinator – Utility Services Location: Minnesota (Onsite) Status: Onsite Employment Type: Full-time – Direct Hire Pay Range: $32.00- $37.00 an hour + benefits Client Info / Who they are: Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition proudly represents our Client, a global leader in water, waste, and energy management services. The client provides comprehensive environmental solutions, including water and wastewater treatment, waste management, and resource recovery services to commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and municipal customers across North America. The organization operates at over 350 locations with approximately 10,000 employees. Education/Experience/Background: High School Diploma/GED is required. Strong prior experience with the financial and accounting aspects of ERP systems (SAP preferred). Prior Utility Billing experience preferred Requirements / Who we are looking for: Strong computing skills with proficiency in the Google Workspace & Microsoft Office required. Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, GAAP Standards, and the Company’s Code of Business Conduct. Applies consistently company policies and procedures applicable to day-to-day assignments consistently and displays insight into understanding the underlying purpose of the task in addition to its strict completion. Displays capability for innovation in the development of complex analyses, demonstrating the ability to foster idea creation independently and problem-solving skills. Desire and commitment to participating in an active team environment, with the willingness to assume additional roles and duties. Consistently meets assigned deadlines as dictated by senior management. Focuses on attention to detail in the creation of a quality work product and strongly displays process-oriented thinking, evidencing solid organization and project planning skills. Resolves problems, discrepancies and variances, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains. Must demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage high pace work environment. Must demonstrate ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills. Must have the ability to handle diverse tasks simultaneously and be able to work effectively with interruptions. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications. PC skills with expert working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and other departmental software programs. Ability to develop spreadsheets and modify formats in order to complete assignments. Commitment to quality and the motivation and ability to work well in a team environment are required. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Required Certification/Licenses/Training: Valid Minnesota Driver's License. Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing: Managing a billing process: effectively communicating goals, timelines, and objectives. Ensuring that billing accuracy and reconciling are being completed in a timely manner. Producing and reviewing monthly billing – Utility Billing, Client fixed fee and variable. Customer service issue resolution and oversight of open complaints and annual reporting. Ensuring proper recognition of revenue. Account reconciliation of unbilled costs, unbilled fees and limit tracking. Ensure internal control compliance is maintained in accordance with GAAP standards. Coordinating with the field to clarify any missing data. Completing performance measurements and targets. Completing special projects as required. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Spends most of the time in an office environment. Occasional exposure to plant environments, including noise, heavy equipment, fumes, and chemicals. Must take care when moving or lifting office supplies. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Regular use of hands, sitting, and computer-based work is required. Occasional standing, walking, bending, or crouching may be required. Requires ability to maintain visual accuracy, including close and distance vision. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and more. Employees are eligible to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. Eligible for annual performance bonus. Sick leave, observed holidays, and vacation offerings are included. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.