Billing Administrative Assistant
Kirby · Lodi, NJ · 2 wk ago
Administrative$29–$35/hrFull-time
About the role
Provide administrative support to the Lodi branch’s Service business by ensuring customer invoices are submitted accurately and timely. This position plays a key role in maintaining positive customer relationships while supporting company cash flow objectives.
Responsibilities
- Review customer invoices to ensure all required information and supporting documentation is complete prior to submission.
- Obtain purchase orders, service reports, delivery receipts, timesheets, and other supporting documents required for customer billing.
- Submit invoices and supporting documentation through customer portals, email, or other customer-required systems.
- Track invoice status and follow up with customers to confirm receipt and processing.
- Contact customers regarding past due invoices and obtain payment status updates.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, missing documentation, and invoice rejection issues.
- Maintain accurate records of customer communications, invoice submissions, payment commitments, and collection activities.
- Monitor aging reports and identify invoices requiring follow-up.
- Coordinate with Service, Parts, Operations, and Accounting teams to gather information needed for invoice processing and payment collection.
- Assist customers with invoice-related questions and requests for additional billing support documentation.
- Prepare routine reports regarding outstanding receivables, collection activity, and invoice status.
- Maintain customer files and records in company systems while ensuring data accuracy.
- Support departmental administrative activities, including correspondence, document preparation, filing, and report generation.
- Provide additional administrative and accounts receivable support as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or some college preferred.
- Two to five years of administrative, billing, accounts receivable, collections, or customer service experience.
- Experience working with customer billing portals and electronic invoice submission systems preferred.
- Experience in industrial, service, construction, transportation, or equipment service environments preferred.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on open issues.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to research invoice and payment discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accountability.
- Customer-focused approach with professional collections and follow-up skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, or similar business systems preferred.
- Experience using customer portals, document management systems, and accounts receivable software preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Employee-assistance program
- Medical, dental, and vision programs
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee life and accident insurance
- Supplemental life and accident insurance
- Business travel accident insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid sick time off
- Company-paid technician uniforms
- Annual safety-shoe allowance
- Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance
Pay
$29.00 - $35.00/hour