Billing Specialist

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Billing Specialist / Accounting Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio, to support project billing operations. This onsite position involves generating invoices, managing project lifecycles, and collaborating with engineers and project managers. Candidates should have 1-3 years in billing/accounting and strong attention to detail. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and the potential for direct hire conversion. Join a growing organization with long-term potential and receive hands-on training.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a billing or accounting role.
• Experience in project-based, professional services or engineering environment preferred.
• Client-focused mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate client invoices based on project activity.
• Partner with engineers to ensure timely timesheet submissions.
• Respond to inquiries from clients and project managers.

Skills

Billing experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Pay: $29–$34/hour (equivalent to ~$72,000 annually)

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday

Employment Type: Temp‑to‑Hire (with potential to convert to direct hire)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with our client, an engineering consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, to hire a Billing Specialist / Accounting Specialist to support project billing operations. This is an onsite role supporting a growing accounting team.

This position will join as the second billing specialist and will receive training from an experienced team member, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to grow within a project‑based accounting environment.

Position Overview

As part of the Accounting team, this role will focus primarily on project billing and financial support activities. The Billing Specialist will partner closely with engineers, project managers, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely billing throughout the project lifecycle.

The role reports to the Accounting Supervisor and will ultimately transition to reporting to the Global Controller upon conversion.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate accurate client invoices based on project activity and billed work
• Partner with engineers to ensure timely and accurate timesheet submission
• Respond to email and phone inquiries from clients and internal project managers
• Manage the full project lifecycle including setup, funding, billing, and closeout
• Process and track purchase orders related to projects
• Post and apply incoming payments to the appropriate invoices
• Review billing reports and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy
• Perform month‑end general ledger reconciliations and assist with close processes
• Support leadership with financial reporting and project analysis
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and billing analysis as needed

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a billing or accounting role
• Experience in a project‑based, professional services, or engineering environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Client‑focused mindset with strong communication skills
• Comfortable partnering with project managers and external contacts
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with interest in continued development
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Why Join This Opportunity

• Opportunity to join a growing organization with long‑term potential
• Hands‑on training and mentorship
• Exposure to project‑based accounting
• Potential for direct hire conversion

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.