Job Location: Salt Lake City Office - Salt Lake City, UT 84111, Salary Range: $22.00 - $27.00 Hourly
SCOPE
Christensen, Inc., is a mid-market fuel, propane and lubricants distributor with operations mainly in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, and has a mixed portfolio of 10,000+ accounts. The company’s recent growth and future growth plans have created the need for an experienced Assistant Controller to focus on Operational Accounting and transaction processing with a focus on revenue.
SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLES
- Billing Process Management: Manage the end-to-end billing process, including invoice generation, distribution, and reconciliation, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Client Billing Analysis: Analyze client contracts, service agreements, and purchase orders to accurately capture billing information and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
- Billing System Maintenance: Maintain billing systems and software tools, ensuring data integrity, system updates, and optimization for efficiency and accuracy.
- Accounts Receivable Monitoring: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports, identify overdue invoices, and collaborate with internal teams to facilitate timely payment collection.
- Billing Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, billing errors, and client inquiries in a timely and professional manner, maintaining positive client relationships.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular billing reports and analysis for management review, providing insights into billing trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify opportunities to streamline billing processes, improve efficiency, and enhance controls to minimize errors and reduce billing cycle times.
- Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls, and support audit activities by providing accurate billing documentation and explanations as needed.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with finance, sales, customer service, and other departments to address billing-related issues, streamline processes, and improve overall customer satisfaction.
LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH
Understand and live our Core Values
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-5 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or related finance roles, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of billing processes, accounting principles, and revenue recognition concepts.
- Proficiency in billing systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and reconcile discrepancies.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking opportunities to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
Operates in a professional office environment.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of times, talk, and hear.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms.
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
COMPANY OFFERED BENEFITS
- Health Insurance Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.
- Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.
- Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays.
- Parental Leave Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Recognition Program.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.