Billing Associate

EFI Global; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking an accounting professional to create accurate client invoices, allocate revenue to the correct projects and locations, and maintain revenue reporting packages. The role also involves researching and resolving billing issues, reconciling disbursement accounts, and generating variance analyses to compare actuals to budgets.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent) and two years of billing experience, strong communication, and

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

General accounting

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To create accurate client installment and audit invoices aligned with business line requirements, maintain accurate revenue reporting by client and location, and analyze revenue variances against budget. Responsibilities also include reconciling client claim disbursement accounts, delivering client invoice reporting packages, and researching and resolving issues for internal and external customers.

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 systems
• 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
• Attention to detail; avoid errors in financial data and billing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; analytical 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

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $22.00 - $25.00 hourly. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. Always accepting applications.

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

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