Billing Administrator

Position: Billing Administrator Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Id: 3779 # of Openings: 1 About Shermco Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it. Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond. Shermco US is seeking a Billing Administrator Billing Administrator The Billing Administrator is directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in calculation, preparation and issuance of bills, invoices, and account statements. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and resolving account irregularities. This position involves diplomatic interaction with customers to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization. The Billing Administrator also provides billing and administrative support to Project Managers. Job Responsibilities:

• Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements
• Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets
• Prepare period or cost statements or reports
• Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems
• Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying
• Performs billing duties including preparation of billings
• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of billing invoices
• Serve as a primary customer contact for billings
• Maintain appropriate files and documents
• Recommend payment arrangements for unpaid customer balances
• Produce reports, letters, and other correspondence, as needed
• Post billing data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation
• Gather appropriate information for billing purposes, as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting/Business Administration considered an asset.
• Enrollment in the CPA program would be considered an asset.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Several years of experience in a billing/accounts payable/receivable role in service or manufacturing industries would be preferred but not required.
• Thorough understanding of general accounting practices.
• General working knowledge of provincial and federal sales taxes (RST/PST/GST).
• Working knowledge of accounting ERP systems. Business Central or Navision experience considered an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Ability to use hands and fingers on a keyboard and use a mouse.
• Ability to clearly see and view the details of words, tables and images on a computer screen for long periods of time.