Sr. Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pay Rate Low: 33.00 | Pay Rate High: 35.00 Our client, an innovative life sciences company, is hiring a Sr. Billing and AR Specialist to join the team! Position Type: Contract to hire Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) Position Summary The ideal candidate possesses advanced ERP expertise (NetSuite preferred), thrives in high-volume environments, and maintains a strict standard of accuracy. Because this role directly intersects with revenue generation, the candidate must possess the professional confidence and presence to collaborate effectively with both Client Services/Sales team, stepping into the role as a trusted partner and subject matter expert from day one. Core Responsibilities Multi-Product Billing Execution Own and execute full-cycle billing operations across multiple distinct product lines, issuing invoices aligned with complex contract terms, schedules, and deferred revenue policy. Audit operational triggers, billings, and system data (since the ERP and operational platforms do not connect) to prevent data disconnects and ensure billing accuracy. Validate and review general ledger (GL) coding and class segment assignments. Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations of the Accounts Receivable sub-ledger to the General Ledger, identifying and resolving variances immediately. Maintain robust AR aging metrics, cash forecasting tools for customer payments, and other customer KPIs/dashboards for leadership review. Analyze Month-over-Month (MoM) revenue and billing trends to identify, flag, and investigate unusual fluctuations or transactional "swings." Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits regarding revenue and AR; proactively compile, format, and deliver required PBC (Provided by Client) schedules and supporting data. Manage proactive collection efforts for outstanding accounts, balancing assertive cash recovery with a high standard of professional courtesy and customer relationship management. Investigate, track, and resolve billing disputes, unapplied cash balances, and payment "bounce-backs" or technical portal errors. Partner cross-functionally with Customer Support and Operations teams to ensure customer inquiries are handled seamlessly and workflows remain un-bottlenecked. Apply daily cash receipts (ACH, Wires, Credit Cards) accurately against open invoices, eliminating manual "suturing" gaps. Serve as the primary finance liaison to the Sales/Client Services team, confidently navigating billing questions, contract disputes, and complex client onboarding workflows. Maintain a firm, confident, yet collaborative approach when enforcing internal compliance controls, collection efforts, billing schedules, and documentation requirements with the commercial team. Facilitate regular syncs with Client Services to proactively manage account updates, minimize communication gaps, and eliminate bottlenecks before they reach the client level. Job Requirements & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred (or equivalent combined experience). Experience: 3–5+ years of progressive experience in corporate billing, collections, and AR analysis. Experience in healthcare, laboratory billing, or complex subscription/service models is a major plus. Systems Expertise: Advanced proficiency in a major ERP (NetSuite highly preferred). Experience utilizing billing engines, client portals, and Excel for heavy data analysis (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Sumifs, Manual Calculation tuning). Core Competencies: Strict attention to detail with an implicit need for "transparent figures" and clear audit trails. Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles surrounding revenue recognition, deferrals, and accruals. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to hold firm boundaries while maintaining operational equity and team camaraderie. Self-starter mindset who actively references historical data and past processes as supplemental training tools to master the business logic. High Professional Confidence & Initiative: A self-starter who is willing to take full ownership of the AR department, voice opinions, challenge discrepancies, and confidently guide external clients and internal sales teams toward standard processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr