Billing Accountant

The Weather Channel; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weather Channel in Andover, Massachusetts is seeking a Billing Accountant to manage billing and invoicing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have 1-3 years of relevant industry experience. Responsibilities include leading revenue streams, ensuring timely invoicing, and processing credits due to customer cancellations. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, be comfortable with ERP systems like PeopleSoft, and be able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of industry experience; media or digital experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ownership of processes with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead billing and invoicing customers in a multi-company environment.
• Ensure timely distribution of all monthly and weekly invoices.
• Weekly distribution of customer invoices and preparation of month-end revenue accruals.

Skills

Process improvements

Microsoft Excel

U.S. GAAP

Strong analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Billing Accountant

Responsibilities

• The Billing Accountant will serve as lead for billing and invoicing customers in a multi-company environment with multiple revenue streams. This position will interface with the Director of Revenue, Manager, Senior Revenue Accountant, Customer Service Team, and Credit and Collections as well as with external customers to resolve billing issues and questions.
• Ensuring effective and timely distribution of all monthly and weekly invoices.
• Lead for Sales and Use tax filings with each state.
• Subject matter expert for billing processes and related data sources.
• Enter and maintain all customer contract and contact information in the billing system.
• Enter and maintain one-time and recurring customer invoices based on contract.
• Distribute customer invoices on a weekly basis.
• Prepare month‑end revenue accruals for unbilled revenue.
• Perform monthly internal billing audits to provide assurance that future billing schedules are accurate.
• Maintain credit card information in the billing system for recurring payments.
• Responsible for all Sales and Use tax filings both monthly and quarterly.
• Ensure the accuracy of the Sales Tax tables by state.
• Assist Credit and Collections as needed with questions on customer invoices.
• Process all credits due to customer cancellations and contract changes.
• Respond to all customer inquiries regarding billing questions and changes.
• Assist the Manager with special projects.
• Assist with interim and annual audits.
• Assist with general accounting administrative duties.

Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 1‑3 years of industry experience; media or digital experience preferred.
• Prior ERP systems experience preferred; PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in process improvements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated ownership of processes and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to gather facts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to perform multiple tasks and handle competing priorities.
• Understanding of and ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy.
• Strong ethics and a proven focus on customer needs.