BILLING SPECIALIST I

Sims-Crane-; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Crane & Equipment in Tampa, FL is seeking a Billing Specialist I to join our finance team. This entry-level role assists with the preparation, processing, and tracking of invoices to ensure timely billing for services or products provided.

Responsibilities include invoice preparation, submission to customer portals, data entry, and maintaining records. A detail-oriented mindset and basic accounting knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review invoices based on sales orders for one day jobs.
• Ensure accurate billing details, including pricing, quantities, terms, and customer information.
• Verify invoice information against contracts or agreements to ensure compliance with billing terms.
• Submit invoices to customer portals or through other methods as required by customers (e.g., email, mail, or electronic submission).
• Ensure invoices are submitted in the correct format and within the required time frame according to customer specifications.
• Monitor submission confirmations and track invoice status to ensure timely processing and payment.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account details.
• Enter billing data into the accounting or billing software system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer account information, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with managing billing documentation and filing systems, ensuring accessibility and compliance.
• Assist in generating and reviewing monthly billing reports for management.
• Reconcile billing records with internal accounting reports to ensure accuracy.
• Help track and monitor billing cycles and ensure timely processing of invoices.
• Adhere to company policies and industry regulations related to billing and accounting.
• Assist in improving billing procedures and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay informed about any changes to billing requirements or practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Accounting fundamentals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

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BILLING SPECIALIST I

Full Time ADMINISTRATIVE Tampa, FL, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1406

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Billing Specialist I to join our finance team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, processing, and tracking of invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing for services or products provided. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service. A key aspect of this role involves submitting invoices to customer portals or following specific submission requirements as directed by the customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and review invoices based on sales orders for one day jobs.
• Ensure accurate billing details, including pricing, quantities, terms, and customer information.
• Verify invoice information against contracts or agreements to ensure compliance with billing terms.
• Submit invoices to customer portals or through other methods as required by customers (e.g., email, mail, or electronic submission).
• Ensure invoices are submitted in the correct format and within the required time frame according to customer specifications.
• Monitor submission confirmations and track invoice status to ensure timely processing and payment.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account details.

Data Entry & Documentation:

• Enter billing data into the accounting or billing software system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer account information, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with managing billing documentation and filing systems, ensuring accessibility and compliance.

Billing Reports & Reconciliation:

• Assist in generating and reviewing monthly billing reports for management.
• Reconcile billing records with internal accounting reports to ensure accuracy.
• Help track and monitor billing cycles and ensure timely processing of invoices.

Compliance & Best Practices:

• Adhere to company policies and industry regulations related to billing and accounting.
• Assist in improving billing procedures and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay informed about any changes to billing requirements or practices.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and billing processes.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in billing, accounting, or a related administrative role preferred (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required; experience with billing or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or other ERP systems) is a plus.
• Experience submitting invoices to customer portals or adhering to specific customer submission requirements is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English.

Working Conditions

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Billing Specialist I to join our finance team. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, processing, and tracking of invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing for services or products provided. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service. A key aspect of this role involves submitting invoices to customer portals or following specific submission requirements as directed by the customer.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Preparation:

• Generate and review invoices based on sales orders for one day jobs.
• Ensure accurate billing details, including pricing, quantities, terms, and customer information.
• Verify invoice information against contracts or agreements to ensure compliance with billing terms.

Invoice Submission:

• Submit invoices to customer portals or through other methods as required by customers (e.g., email, mail, or electronic submission).
• Ensure invoices are submitted in the correct format and within the required time frame according to customer specifications.
• Monitor submission confirmations and track invoice status to ensure timely processing and payment.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account details.

Data Entry & Documentation:

• Enter billing data into the accounting or billing software system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update customer account information, ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist with managing billing documentation and filing systems, ensuring accessibility and compliance.

Billing Reports & Reconciliation:

• Assist in generating and reviewing monthly billing reports for management.
• Reconcile billing records with internal accounting reports to ensure accuracy.
• Help track and monitor billing cycles and ensure timely processing of invoices.

Compliance & Best Practices:

• Adhere to company policies and industry regulations related to billing and accounting.
• Assist in improving billing procedures and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay informed about any changes to billing requirements or practices.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and billing processes.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in billing, accounting, or a related administrative role preferred (entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required; experience with billing or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or other ERP systems) is a plus.
• Experience submitting invoices to customer portals or adhering to specific customer submission requirements is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English.

Working Conditions

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sims Crane & Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and age.