Billing Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance and Accounting has a prominent Business Services services partner located near Bloomington MN needing to add to their Accounting team! If you have billing/invoicing experience and are looking to advance your career, this is the team for you!!!

• Pay: $32-$37/hr plus BONUS
• M-F 8am -5pm (flexible)
• Hybrid/Remote flexibility (3-4 days/week remote)
• Full Benefits, PTO, 401k match and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Manages invoice printing queue and coordinates invoice distribution
• Follows up on aged accounts receivable items as agreed and tracks status of collection
• Initiates collections on past-due accounts with client server or client contact
• Conducts account research and analysis
• Investigates and resolves customer queries
• Communicates with customers via phone, email, mail as directed by engagement team
• Appropriately escalates issues to and involves the right resources so that action plans can be prepared and agreed upon for implementation
• Understands client payment processes and implements strategies that effect prompt payment from customers; Uncovers client issues and takes appropriate action to resolve those issues preventing customers from making prompt payment
• Assists with special projects as requested

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service and client communication skills
• Strong teaming abilities as well as demonstration of effective virtual teaming
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word programs as well as the ability to learn new applications quickly
• Effective delegation and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent worker with ability to thrive in a busy, time-sensitive environment
• 3+ years in a specific functional accounting or finance area or a related function

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.