Billing Associate

Overview

This role supports accurate client billing and revenue reporting. Responsibilities include preparing client installment and audit invoices, maintaining revenue reporting by client and location, analyzing revenue-to-budget variances, and researching and resolving issues for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate client installment and audit invoices by line of business.
• Maintain accurate revenue reporting by client and location.
• Analyze revenue-to-budget variances and create monthly revenue versus budget variance reporting.
• Reconcile client claim disbursement accounts.
• Deliver invoice reporting packages for clients.
• Research and resolve billing and reporting issues for internal and external customers.
• Create accurate installment and per-claim invoices for assigned clients, including proper allocation of revenue to appropriate clients and company locations.
• Generate and maintain department systems.
• Maintain a system of Recurring Journal Entries to defer annual, semi-annual, and quarterly revenue.
• Key journal entries for accounting.
• Maintain client billing files with current billing instructions.
• Support the organization’s quality program(s).

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of billing or related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
• Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.
• High attention to detail; avoid errors in financial data and billing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Billing experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: Healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois for eligible employees and their dependents. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment. Premiums are subsidized.
• Dental Insurance: Dental plan through MetLife for eligible employees and their dependents. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: Vision insurance through VSP for eligible employees. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Employees age 21 or older can invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Location

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility.