Billing Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Research Billing Specialist to join our client in Alpharetta, Georgia in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on reviewing billing activity, resolving invoice questions, and supporting accurate vendor payment and client invoicing operations in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, solid Excel skills, and the judgment to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and strong service to internal and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Examine daily and monthly billing activity to spot irregularities, track patterns, and help address variances in a timely manner.

• Process vendor invoices in accordance with payment terms, prepare records for imaging and documentation, and support accurate transaction flow.

• Reconcile vendor statements and account activity, researching discrepancies to determine causes and drive resolution.

• Respond to billing questions from clients and cross-functional teams, partnering with sales, marketing, accounts receivable, and leadership as needed.

• Produce ad hoc billing reports, audit support files, and other documentation required for client reviews and internal analysis.

• Maintain working knowledge of invoice structures, pricing arrangements, contract setups, and product-related billing requirements.

• Identify process improvement opportunities within billing operations and recommend practical changes that increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Support third-party payment service activities, including coordination related to electronic invoice feeds and external billing processes.

• Assist with pre-bill and post-bill audit preparation, including database review and creation of clear supporting explanations.

• Provide team coverage when needed and contribute to departmental goals through additional billing and reconciliation support.

• At least 2 years of experience in billing, invoicing, or a closely related accounting support function.
• Strong Excel proficiency, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Experience working with billing systems and computerized invoicing tools; Oracle familiarity is a plus.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and interpret financial data accurately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Background in accounting or finance is preferred; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is beneficial but not required.
• Experience in fleet management or the automotive industry is an advantage.