Billing Specialist

Summary

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Billing Specialist to join its team in Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the option to work remotely. The role manages billing and accounts receivable activities in the Unanet system, supports revenue recognition and project financial analysis, and collaborates with project managers and clients on forecasting, collections, reconciliations, and reporting.

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

Skills

• 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
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred

Benefits

• 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