Billing Specialist

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our growing team in either Duluth or Minneapolis, MN! We are flexible with both hybrid and remote work options. 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

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting! At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing. If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you. Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated hourly range for this position is

$24 – $30. Our benefits include: • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance • Flexible work options • 401K (6% company match) • Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability • Paid time off (PTO) • Paid holidays (twelve per year) • Tuition reimbursement Bias-Free Hiring Practices: Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment 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.