Entry Level/Early Career Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Lafayette, Colorado seeks an Entry Level/Early Career Accountant (Billing Specialist I) to join the billing team. The role focuses on reviewing documentation, validating billing information, and ensuring timely customer invoicing.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of billing or accounting experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of billing and/or accounting experience.
• 1–2 years of experience using Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Responsibilities

• Gather and review information required to prepare daily customer invoices.
• Verify invoice accuracy against sales orders, customer agreements, and shipping documentation.
• Update invoice information as needed and release approved invoices for processing.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to obtain missing documentation and information.
• Review and approve credit memos and supporting documentation.
• Research billing discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, and supporting records.
• Coordinate resolutions with appropriate stakeholders.
• Review, finalize, and close completed billing files.
• Assist with additional billing and administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Entry Level/Early Career Accountant (JN -072026-427386) Lafayette, Colorado

Salary: USD24 - USD26.44 per hour

Entry Level/Early Career Accountant

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist I to join their billing team. This role is responsible for reviewing documentation, validating billing information, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing. The ideal candidate has prior billing or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a knack for maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and review information required to prepare daily customer invoices
• Verify invoice accuracy against sales orders, customer agreements, and shipping documentation
• Update invoice information as needed and release approved invoices for processing
• Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to obtain missing documentation and information
• Review and approve credit memos and supporting documentation
• Research billing discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, and supporting records
• Coordinate resolutions with appropriate stakeholders
• Review, finalize, and close completed billing files
• Assist with additional billing and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of billing and/or accounting experience
• 1–2 years of experience using Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience working with Oracle
• Knowledge of industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or oilfield-related products and terminology
• Experience researching and resolving billing discrepancies

What We're Looking For

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and customers
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A proactive approach to researching and resolving issues
• Commitment to accuracy and process improvement