Grant and Contract Staff Accountant

Billing SpecialistOur client is a global leader within the publishing industry

As the billing specialist you will be responsible managing the billing requirements for our client who is a global leader in the Publishing sector. Daily responsibilities will include:
Manage the billing department requirements
Set up new customers and maintain them as necessary
Perform data entry of billable products and credit adjustments
Coordinate with Sales Administration to ensure contracts of billable products are accurate
Print out and review the edit reports to ensure the accuracy of billing entry
Ensure all billing adheres to established accounting policy and procedures
Adhere to month end billing and sales reporting deadlines
Send out all invoices to customers and file the original paperwork
Manage and track all contracts that require installments and ensure invoices are raised appropriately
Prepare monthly sales reportsPerform reconciliation of sales discrepancies for individual global sales teams
Work with PeopleSoft system specialist to improve/enhance system functionality and reporting processes
Base Salary from $40,000 to $45,000Ref: 1142052
REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications and skills:
Minimum three years experience in a large-volume billing departmentKnowledge of automated billing systems and process improvement within a transactional environment is highly desired
The ability to create efficiencies and further automate functions is a plusEffective communication, time management and organization skills are necessary to collaborate with staff, peers, regional offices and customers
A Bachelor's degree is required and one in Accounting would be a benefit
Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel is required and experience using PeopleSoft is a benefit