Burns & McDonnell Jobs

Description

The Billing Assistant is responsible for collection and posting of cash receipts company-wide and supporting various Billing Admin functions. Responsibilities include resolving and completing billing backup exceptions for client invoice support, troubleshooting automation holdups, customer setup, annual rate update support, and assisting with managing relevant Client Relationship system information. They will also be responsible for general AR Customer Service, addressing cash posting exceptions, various reconciliations, and error handling. They will also facilitate the Month End Close process for the company.

Job Duties

• Perform Accounts Receivable activity functions

• Troubleshoot daily cash receipt exceptions.

• Maintain and file all receipt documentation.

• Perform weekly transfers and month-end close/reconciliation of Accounts Receivable to General Ledger.

• Prepare monthly journal entries for transaction fees and certain taxes.

• Communicate and resolve receipt discrepancies and inquiries with bank representatives, billing associates, clients, and project managers.

• Perform testing of the Accounts Receivable module during system upgrades and enhancements.

• Perform monthly GL account recons as needed, including year-end top contract and custom recons support.

• Coordinate, research and resolve intercompany accounting transactions.

• Organize and resolve A/R escalation requests sent to shared email box.

• Track and maintain consistent follow-up on unapplied payments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues as needed.

• Perform administrative Billing/Admin functions

• Validation and setup, and on-going maintenance of external customer records within Oracle and CRM.

• Annual Rate Update support..

• Prepare monthly stats on backup automation.

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues as needed.

• Provide backup coverage for Billing Admin duties.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field required.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

• One to three years of professional work experience preferred.

• Proven ability to analyze and interpret contracts.

• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel – some experience and/or familiarity with executing macros preferred, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.

• Previous Oracle experience preferred.

• Self-starter, proficient in time management to handle deadline pressure and multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Ability to train and mentor others.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Accounting/Finance

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: No

Req ID: 241026

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #COR