Billing Specialist

**Job Overview** Mariani Landscape is seeking top talent to join our team as a Billing Specialist. This associate is responsible for supporting billing operations, including ensuring that all aspects of client invoicing are produced accurately and in a timely manner. This position interacts with internal teams, clients, and vendors while supporting departmental financial and administrative processes.**Responsibilities and Duties** * Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.* Lead monthly billing processes, including weekly reporting.* Produce client invoicing, partial and final billing, and related financial documentation.* Maintain spreadsheets and billing records for clients and projects.* Communicate with operational and sales staff regarding billing requests, job status, and invoicing concerns.* Produce and distribute job cost information in a timely manner.* Create and distribute credit memos.* Apply deposits and payments accurately and timely.* Assist with subcontractor invoicing and waivers.* Maintain and balance expense and revenue reports.* Assemble and distribute department files and documentation.* Handle confidential and non-routine information appropriately.* Complete work within appropriate timeframes to prevent backlog.* Research billing discrepancies and assist in resolving process issues.* Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy in all work performed.* Communicate billing issues or client concerns to leadership in a timely manner.* Complete required paperwork accurately and timely, including timesheets and other administrative documentation.* Participate in departmental meetings and trainings.* Arrive for work on time and prepared each day.**Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Provide backup support to Administrative Support team members, including timesheets, data entry, and other administrative functions.* Participate in company initiatives and special projects as assigned.* Perform data entry and process updates within company software systems.* Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.* Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and client service.* Participate in the snow removal process as necessary (i.e. provide administrative support for snow removal operations).* Participate in Holiday retail (i.e. creating bows, sale of trees, etc.).* Other duties as assigned.**Job Requirements** * Minimum of 3 years of experience in billing, accounting support, or administrative support, preferably in a service-based industry.* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.* Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise appropriate discretion.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently.* Flexibility to support changing workloads and deadlines.* Ability to learn and work within company software systems.* Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.* Demonstrate accountability for work being completed accurately and on schedule.* Professional demeanor and telephone etiquette.Dental insurance Vision insurance Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.Originally founded by Vito Mariani, Sr. in 1958, Mariani Landscape (Mariani) is an award-winning, family-owned Chicago landscape design and construction firm that has served greater Chicagoland for more than 60 years. Led by Vito’s son Frank Mariani since 1973 the company has grown into a leader in the residential landscape industry, earning a stellar reputation for designing, constructing, maintaining, and enhancing extraordinary landscapes for discriminating clients. The company has been a pioneer in bringing new processes for quality and client management to the industry as well as sustainability initiatives such as the large scale expansion of automatic robotic lawnmowers. Mariani is committed to delivering the best client experience, providing the best career opportunities for its nearly 800 associates, and being the best steward of the earth.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mariani Premier Group