Billing Specialist

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a full-time Billing Specialist to join our accounting team. This position can be remote, hybrid, or office-based depending on candidate preference and location.

About SEARCH

SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH's staff are industry leaders and subject-matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule
• Review billing data for completeness and resolve discrepancies before processing
• Maintain billing records
• Monitor aging reports and support collections efforts as needed
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to billing and account status
• Collaborate with Project Controllers to ensure correct billable information
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to revenue and billing
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience (Associate’s degree with two years’ work experience accepted)
• Strong understanding of billing workflows, invoicing, and basic accounting principles
• Experience with Cost Point Deltek (preferred but not required)
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, data validation helpful)
• Flexible availability outside of standard working hours
• Eligibility to be employed in the United States on federally contracted projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Per diem for overnight travel
• SEARCH-subsidized group health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided short-term disability insurance
• SEARCH-provided long-term disability insurance
• SEARCH-provided group term life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency travel assistance
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Merit-based raises, bonuses, and promotions