Billing Specialist
Mariani Landscape · Lake Bluff, IL · 2 wk ago
Accounting$20–$29.23/hrFull-time
About the role
Mariani Landscape is seeking a Billing Specialist to support billing operations, including ensuring that all aspects of client invoicing are produced accurately and in a timely manner. This position interacts with internal teams, clients, and vendors while supporting departmental financial and administrative processes.
Responsibilities
- Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Lead monthly billing processes, including weekly reporting.
- Produce client invoicing, partial and final billing, and related financial documentation.
- Maintain spreadsheets and billing records for clients and projects.
- Communicate with operational and sales staff regarding billing requests, job status, and invoicing concerns.
- Produce and distribute job cost information in a timely manner.
- Create and distribute credit memos.
- Apply deposits and payments accurately and timely.
- Assist with subcontractor invoicing and waivers.
- Maintain and balance expense and revenue reports.
- Assemble and distribute department files and documentation.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information appropriately.
- Complete work within appropriate timeframes to prevent backlog.
- Research billing discrepancies and assist in resolving process issues.
- Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy in all work performed.
- Communicate billing issues or client concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and timely, including timesheets and other administrative documentation.
- Participate in departmental meetings and trainings.
- Arrive for work on time and prepared each day.
Non-essential Duties
- Provide backup support to Administrative Support team members, including timesheets, data entry, and other administrative functions.
- Participate in company initiatives and special projects as assigned.
- Perform data entry and process updates within company software systems.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and client service.
- Participate in the snow removal process as necessary (i.e. provide administrative support for snow removal operations).
- Participate in Holiday retail (i.e. creating bows, sale of trees, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in billing, accounting support, or administrative support, preferably in a service-based industry.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise appropriate discretion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.
- Flexibility to support changing workloads and deadlines.
- Ability to learn and work within company software systems.
- Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate accountability for work being completed accurately and on schedule.
- Professional demeanor and telephone etiquette.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA/HSA
- PerkSpot
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
Pay
Position range: $20.00 - $29.23 per hour.