Part-Time Billing Coordinator

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking two temporary, part-time Billing Coordinators in Greenspoint—North Houston. The 4–6 month assignment targets individuals with billing, accounting, administrative, or AR/AP experience; training is available.

Freelance freight forwarding or CargoWise familiarity is a plus, with potential for one position to convert to permanent based on performance. Typical duties include invoicing, billing follow-up, and collaboration with operations to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity ideal for billing/accounting/administrative experience.
• Willing to train candidates with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Temp-to-hire potential based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Monitor billing activity and follow up on outstanding items.
• Review daily RAFT activity and identify payables/receivables.
• Maintain and follow up on claims, queries, vendor disputes, and client billing disputes.
• Research billing discrepancies and coordinate with Operations, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain supporting documentation related to billing, AP, and AR.
• Assist with month-end billing activities and financial reporting.
• Escalate urgent payments and billing matters as needed.
• Provide accurate status updates and comments in applicable systems and reports.
• Work closely with Operations to obtain missing documentation and resolve billing questions.
• Identify recurring billing issues and elevate opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow-through

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Billing Coordinator – Temporary Part-Time Location: Greenspoint - North Houston Schedule: Monday–Wednesday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Hours: Part-time, with potential for additional hours based on workload Duration: Approximately 4–6 months Pay: Based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking two temporary, part-time Billing Coordinators to join our team for an approximately 4–6 month assignment. This is an entry-level opportunity ideal for someone with billing, accounting, administrative, or accounts receivable/accounts payable experience who is looking to grow their skills in a fast-paced environment. Freight forwarding experience and familiarity with CargoWise are a plus, but not required. We are willing to train candidates who demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and a willingness to learn. There is also potential for one of the temporary positions to convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and posting customer invoices accurately and timely Monitor billing activity and follow up on outstanding billing items Review daily RAFT activity and assist with identifying outstanding payables and receivables Maintain and follow up on claims, queries, vendor disputes, and client billing disputes Research billing discrepancies and coordinate with Operations, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues Maintain supporting documentation related to billing, AP, and AR Assist with month-end billing activities and financial reporting Help ensure urgent payments and billing matters are escalated and processed in a timely manner Provide accurate status updates and comments in applicable systems and reports Work closely with Operations to obtain missing documentation and resolve billing questions Identify recurring billing issues and elevate opportunities for process improvement Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous experience in billing, accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or administrative support preferred Freight forwarding or logistics experience is a plus CargoWise experience is a plus, but not required Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organizational and follow-up skills Comfortable working with numbers, invoices, and financial documentation Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Operations and internal teams Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, preferred Ability to work Monday–Wednesday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Why This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build experience in billing, AP/AR, and logistics operations while working with a supportive team. The role offers the potential for additional hours and a possible temp-to-hire opportunity for the right candidate. HOUWD51