Billing Specialist

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Edge in New York, NY is seeking a highly organized Billing Specialist to manage billing for government contracts. This full-time role requires attention to detail and understanding of fiscal reporting.

The ideal candidate must have a BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, or related fields, with 2+ years' experience in a non-profit environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with funder requirements and collaborating across teams.

Salary range is between $55,000 and $59,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in a non-profit organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate billing in compliance with funder requirements.
• Work with finance team to provide analysis and reporting.
• Understand fiscal reporting procedures for grant compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Problem-solving

Education

BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Public Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Contract management platforms

Job description

Summary

New York Edge is seeking a highly organized, knowledgeable, and focused individual to fill the role of Billing Specialist. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for ensuring that New York Edge timely and accurately bills for a portfolio of government contracts. The Billing Specialist ensures data integrity, timely billing, and accurate tracking of data and reporting.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (35 hours per week)

Essential Job Functions

• Provide timely and accurate billing in compliance with funder requirements.
• Work with members of the finance team and provide analysis and reporting as needed to managers and senior leadership.
• Understand fiscal reporting procedures and requirements of public/private contracts as outlined by funding agencies to ensure grant compliance.
• Develop and implement dashboards and trackers to monitor billing progress by funder/contract/site.
• Utilize financial systems to extract data to align billing with the general ledger.
• Develop a working knowledge of fiscal policies of contracting agencies to ensure accuracy in expenses being billed and translate to correct line items on required reporting documents to funding sources.
• Assist the Manager of Contract Budget Reporting in preparation and review of financial reports (PERS) for funding agencies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement(s)

• BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Public Administration.

Experience Requirement(s)

• 2+ years of related experience for a non‑profit organization.
• Experience working with cross‑functional and inter‑department teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizational and project‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented mindset, with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks performed.
• Proficiency using productivity tools and software such as MS Office Suite, Google Docs, Salesforce, and contract‑management platforms.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem‑solve.
• Ability to collaborate with others within a team environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed mostly within an office setting but may be required to interact with the community at‑large during events, outreach, and meetings.
• May be required to walk up and down stairs, lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work hours are consistent Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Salary Range

• $55,000 – $59,000 per year (salary commensurate with education and experience).

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.