Billing Specialist- Part Time/Remote - Social Solutions International

Overview of the Company:

Social Solutions International, Inc. (Social Solutions) is a Hispanic and woman-owned business emphasizing quality research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, and institutional support services. We are a mission-driven organization that believes that superior science can improve the world. Social Solutions is dedicated to the creation of social and health solutions to improve the welfare of underserved populations worldwide.

 

Social Solutions is a large, thriving business with a fun atmosphere that encourages creativity, new ideas, and employee health and well-being. We put our employees first and use empathetic leadership, taking a genuine interest in our employees’ lives and the challenges they face in and out of the workplace. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are integral to our company culture, and we are continuously striving to enhance our DEIA efforts across our company. You will feel like a contributing member of a growing team and company that has flexibility to enhance processes and procedures quickly to improve performance and growth. We help our employees carve out a professional pathway that has mutual benefits for them and Social Solutions. Social Solutions also offers exceptional compensation and benefits, detailed below.

Overview of the Position:

Position Overview: The Part-Time Billing Analyst/Billing Specialist will play a crucial role in our finance department, primarily focusing on invoicing for various government clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a deep understanding of billing processes within the federal contracting domain. This position is part-time, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to our team on a schedule that aligns with the candidate's availability.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Generate accurate and timely invoices for multiple contract projects with varying government clients, ensuring compliance with contract terms, regulations, and billing guidelines.
2. Review and analyze contract agreements, bill codes, cost variables and other documentation to understand billing requirements and billing cycles for each project.
3. Collaborate with project managers, contracts, and other stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies, address client inquiries, and ensure the accuracy of billing data.
4. Maintain detailed records of billing activities, including invoice tracking, payment status, and client communications, using designated accounting software and tools.
5. Monitor and reconcile billing reports to identify discrepancies, errors, or potential issues, and take corrective actions as necessary to maintain billing accuracy.
6. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, billing summaries, and analysis of billing trends or patterns to support decision-making and financial planning processes.
7. Stay informed about changes in government regulations, contract requirements, and billing practices within the federal contracting industry, and implement updates or modifications to billing processes as needed.
8. Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and other projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in the billing function.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience (minimum of 3 years) in billing, invoicing, or financial analysis, preferably within a federal contracting firm or similar industry.
• Familiarity with government contract billing processes, regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR), and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Deltek Costpoint 8, with experience generating invoices directly from the system,  as well as  Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify and resolve billing discrepancies effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex billing concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information and client relationships.

Equal Employer:

Social Solutions offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.socialsolutions.biz.

Social Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.