Billing Specialist

About the role

The Weitz Company is seeking a Billing Specialist to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office.

Responsibilities

• Report hours for certain certified payroll job
• Balance payroll hours to customer billings
• Set up, monitor, and close out projects
• Aid project team with cost information and reporting as needed
• Research and collect past due receivables
• Maintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction project
• Prepare billings to clients
• Identify discrepancies involving payables and receivables
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Bill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projects
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma.
• A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience.
• The ability to establish priorities, the forethought to know when to seek assistance, independent judgment, a flexible work style, and good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities.
• Individual operates with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.). Advanced Excel skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.