Billing Associate

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Texas; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Billing Associate in Texas to create accurate client installment and audit invoices, and to record revenue by client and location. You will ensure proper revenue allocation and maintain client billing files.

Responsibilities include generating department spreadsheets, deferring revenue via recurring journal entries, posting journal entries, and producing monthly revenue versus budget variance reports. Strong Office skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two (2) years of billing or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Responsibilities

• Creates accurate installment and per claim invoices for assigned clients; properly allocates revenue to appropriate clients and company locations.
• Generates and maintains department spreadsheets.
• Maintains a system of Recurring Journal Entries to accurately defer annual, semi-annual, and quarterly revenue.
• Keys journal entries for accounting staff.
• Maintains client billing files with current billing instructions and contracts.
• Creates monthly revenue versus budget variance reports.

Skills

General accounting practices

Excellent communication

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline oriented

Team player

Performance competencies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Billing Associate

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To create accurate client installment and audit invoices according to lines of business; to record revenue accurately by client and location; and to analyze revenue versus budget variances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates accurate installment and per claim invoices for assigned clients; properly allocates revenue to appropriate clients and company locations.
• Generates and maintains department spreadsheets.
• Maintains a system of Recurring Journal Entries to accurately defer annual, semi-annual, and quarterly revenue.
• Keys journal entries for accounting staff.
• Maintains client billing files with current billing instructions and contracts.
• Creates monthly revenue versus budget variance reports.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) years of billing or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of general accounting practices
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
• Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
• Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape.

For more, see sedgwick.com