Billing Manager

Nextlink Internet; Hudson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nextlink Internet in Hudson Oaks, TX is seeking a Billing Manager to lead a growing team in a fast-paced call center. You will oversee inbound billing inquiries, outbound collections, and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy and customer experience.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, customer service focus, and analytical skills to manage performance metrics and collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance for shared objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in billing, accounting, collections, or customer service.
• Prior leadership or team-management experience.
• Strong customer service commitment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a growing Billing Specialists team.
• Drive team performance with clear expectations and coaching.
• Resolve escalations and manage complex billing issues.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and call center coverage.
• Improve billing accuracy and operational processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align objectives.
• Analyze performance metrics and report results.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture.

Skills

Billing knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Office 365

Job description

## Billing ManagerApply: Hudson Oaks, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100651**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.The Billing Manager leads and develops a growing team of Billing Specialists in a fast-paced, team-oriented call center environment. This role oversees inbound customer calls related to billing and account inquiries, as well as outbound collections on past-due accounts. As a hands-on leader, the Billing Manager is responsible for driving team performance, improving processes, resolving escalated customer concerns, and ensuring consistent service quality. This position offers the opportunity to develop employees, strengthen daily operations, and build a positive, accountable, customer-focused culture that supports Nextlink's continued growth.**COMPANY OVERVIEW**Nextlink Internet is a rapidly growing, Hudson Oaks, Texas–based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering high-speed fixed wireless and fiber internet, along with voice services, to residential, business, K–12 education, and government customers across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana.At Nextlink, we believe great service goes beyond providing reliable connectivity. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience that sets us apart from our competitors. Our people are at the heart of that commitment, and we strive to create an environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** **Build and develop the team —** Recruit, interview, train, mentor, and develop a growing team of Billing Specialists, creating opportunities for employees to learn and succeed.* **Drive team performance —** Establish clear expectations, monitor service quality and productivity, and coach employees to achieve individual and team goals.* **Resolve escalations —** Take ownership of complex billing and account concerns, ensuring issues are resolved professionally, accurately, and efficiently.* **Manage staffing and coverage —** Coordinate schedules and monitor adherence to ensure appropriate coverage based on call and ticket volume.* **Maintain service quality —** Review calls and tickets, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide consistent, constructive feedback.* **Improve processes —** Identify and implement solutions that improve billing accuracy, operational efficiency, and the overall customer experience.* **Oversee collections —** Guide outbound collection efforts on past-due accounts while promoting professional, respectful, and effective customer communication.* **Collaborate across departments —** Partner with Sales, Customer Loyalty, Operations, and Finance to resolve issues, streamline processes, and support shared business objectives.* **Analyze performance and reporting —** Review team metrics and reports, identify trends, and use data to guide decisions and improve results.* **Create a positive team culture —** Foster an engaging, collaborative, and accountable work environment where employees feel supported, motivated, and empowered to succeed.* Perform other duties as assigned.**WHAT YOU BRING*** Experience in billing, accounting, collections, customer service, or a related field.* Previous leadership, supervisory, or team-management experience strongly preferred.* The ability to motivate, develop, and hold team members accountable while maintaining a supportive work environment.* Strong customer service skills and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to handle escalated customer concerns.* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret reports and performance metrics.* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.* The ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and remain effective in a fast-paced environment.* A collaborative, team-oriented approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments.* A proactive mindset, with the initiative to identify opportunities, solve problems, and work independently when needed.* A passion for developing people, improving processes, and contributing to team success.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Experience managing a billing, collections, or customer service team in a call center environment.* Familiarity with ISP, telecommunications, or subscription-based billing systems.* Experience with workforce scheduling and call center performance metrics, including schedule adherence, quality assurance (QA), and average handle time (AHT).**PHYSICAL DEMANDS*** Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, typically 8–10 hours per day.* Repetitive motions that may involve the wrists, hands, and fingers.* Visual acuity, speech, hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.* Regular use of computers and office equipment, with occasional movement throughout the office.* Ability to communicate effectively through email, telephone, and in-person interactions.**WORKING HOURS/DAYS*** Full-time, on-site position.* Approximately 40 hours per week.*Nextlink Internet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.***Benefits:*** 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Opportunities for advancement* Paid time off* Vision insurance