Billing Specialist (part-time)

Billing Specialist (part-time)

Location: Duluth, MN, US, 55802 Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a part-time Billing Specialist to join our growing team! This position works within the Unanet billing system to perform a variety of accounting tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts receivable records and invoices for the company's various clients. They ensure accurate client billings in accordance with project invoice schedules and provide reporting on project financial metrics resulting from revenue recognition analysis. They partner with project execution team members across all LSC departments, providing analytics relating to project performance and collections status.

Responsibilities:

• Generate invoices for customers based on agreed upon pricing and terms, ensuring invoices are accurate and complete, and that all necessary supporting documentation is included
• Identify and suggest improvements for collections efficiency and optimization, by developing strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely billing and client payment
• Assist with project coordination from Job Number Request (JNR) and Work Order (WO) processing, through the closeout process
• Perform system unbilled revenue analysis against Project Manager progress reports and project proposals, in support of weekly and monthly revenue recognition
• Collaborate with Billing Specialist II and Project Managers in forecasting activities, including but not limited to the monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC/FTC), Sales Funnel, and Backlog data
• Prepare the LSC project margin analysis report
• Collaborate with Project Managers to track and analyze cost and schedule information to utilize in project status reports
• Interface directly with Clients in support of collections, status updates, and ad hoc reporting requests
• Perform assigned account reconciliations in support of month end accounting close
• Other tasks, as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerBI
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Attention to detail

Join an entrepreneurial team of dedicated engineering and technical service consultants that work to improve and strengthen our critical energy infrastructure. At Lake Superior Consulting (LSC), we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of people and the environment without compromise in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. LSC provides integrity management solutions and engineering services to meet the increasing needs of our US and Canadian client base. Our talented team of technical professionals serves the Liquids and Natural Gas, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing industries. Lake Superior Consulting provides competitive compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and specific office/market location. The pay range for this role is $22-$26/hr. Bias-Free Hiring Practices: Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.