Billing Specialist

Lake Superior Consulting, LLC; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible work options

401K (6% company match)

Company paid life, AD&D, and short//长期

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Superior Consulting seeks a Billing Specialist to join our team in the Duluth or Minneapolis, MN office, with the option to work remotely.

You will manage billing in Unanet, generate invoices, support revenue recognition, and provide reporting on project financial metrics while collaborating with project managers and clients.

The anticipated starting salary is $24–$30 per hour, based on skills, location, and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Adobe, and Power BI is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate invoices for customers based on pricing and terms, with supporting docs.
• Identify improvements for collections efficiency through client and internal relations.
• Assist with project coordination from JNR and WO processing through closeout.
• Perform unbilled revenue analysis to support revenue recognition reports.
• Collaborate with project managers on forecasting and backlog data.
• Prepare project margin analyses and cost/schedule tracking for status reports.
• Interface with clients for collections updates and ad hoc reporting.
• Conduct assigned account reconciliations for month-end close.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Power BI

Job description

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Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our team in our Duluth or Minneapolis, MN office, with the option to work remotely.

This position works within the Unanet billing system to perform a variety of accounting tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts receivable records and invoices for the company's various clients. They ensure accurate client billings in accordance with project invoice schedules and provide reporting on project financial metrics resulting from revenue recognition analysis. They partner with project execution team members across all LSC departments, providing analytics relating to project performance and collections status.

Responsibilities:

• Generate invoices for customers based on agreed upon pricing and terms, ensuring invoices are accurate and complete, and that all necessary supporting documentation is included
• Identify and suggest improvements for collections efficiency and optimization, by developing strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure timely billing and client payment
• Assist with project coordination from Job Number Request (JNR) and Work Order (WO) processing, through the closeout process
• Perform system unbilled revenue analysis against Project Manager progress reports and project proposals, in support of weekly and monthly revenue recognition
• Collaborate with Billing Specialist II and Project Managers in forecasting activities, including but not limited to the monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC/FTC), Sales Funnel, and Backlog data
• Prepare the LSC project margin analysis report
• Collaborate with Project Managers to track and analyze cost and schedule information to utilize in project status reports
• Interface directly with Clients in support of collections, status updates, and ad hoc reporting requests
• Perform assigned account reconciliations in support of month end accounting close
• Other tasks, as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Associate ’ s d egree in a ccounting , finance, or related field preferred;
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe, and PowerBI
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated hourly range for this position is $24 – $30.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:

Duluth MN

Nearest Secondary Market:

Superior WI