Cost Billing Specialist

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Vision

Short Term Disability

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Cost Billing Specialist in Harrisburg to apply cost accounting principles and deliver detailed expense and revenue information. This role reports to the office and is a full-time hourly position.

Responsibilities include preparing cost reports, developing forecasts, issuing invoices, and leveraging multiple software systems to support program objectives while improving processes for accuracy and efficiency. Nonprofit sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting or related field; 2–4 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2–4 years of cost accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Experience in nonprofit sectors a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze cost reports and interpret contract requirements.
• Develop forecasts and communicate budgets to internal departments.
• Issue invoices supported by contract requirements and data.
• Navigate multiple software systems to support objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Position is located in Harrisburg, PA; must be able to report to the office.

Status: Full-Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Cost Billing Specialist applies the principles of cost accounting to provide detailed expense and revenue information beyond what is supplied by the general ledge.

• Prepare and analyze cost reports and correctly interpret the financial compliance requirements in contract guidelines.
• Develop reliable and timely forecast budgets as required and communicate findings to internal departments and program staff.
• Issue invoices supported by interpretation of contract requirements and schedules, data, and analysis.
• Expertly navigate multiple software systems, applications, and portals to support objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes to achieve efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates degree in Accounting and/or 2-4 years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is general preferred.
• 2 -4 years of experience in cost accounting or financial analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in non-profit sectors a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Medical/Prescription
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off.
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Microsoft Excel

Intermediate

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Associates or better in Accounting - Business or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting - Business or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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