Billing Clerk

Cogent Talent Solutions•Forest Hill, MD

2d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Billing Clerk is responsible for executing the day-to-day billing and accounts payable functions with accuracy, timeliness, and complete documentation. This role processes 35–45 bills per month across multiple contract platforms, manages job setup in SAGE 50, maintains billing logs, prepares lien waivers, and supports monthly billing cycles. The Billing Clerk directly relieves the Accounting Manager of high-volume transactional work, enabling senior staff to focus on financial oversight, compliance, and reporting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant experience may substitute for degree
Minimum 2 years of billing, accounts payable, or accounting support experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, and formula-based tracking
Understanding of basic accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows
Ability to read and interpret contract billing terms, retention clauses, and payment schedules
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
Organized, self-managing work style with ability to maintain multiple billing cycles simultaneously
Clear written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with project managers and vendors

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience in construction, contractor, or project-based billing strongly preferred
Familiarity with contract billing platforms (Textura, Procore, or similar) preferred
Experience with SAGE 50 or comparable accounting software preferred

Responsibilities

Process 35–45 client bills per billing cycle (twice monthly) in compliance with individual contract requirements
Review contracts prior to billing to confirm billing terms, retention rates, and approved line items
Create and configure new jobs in SAGE 50 based on reviewed contract terms
Build and maintain corresponding billing spreadsheets aligned to SAGE job records
Receive, code, and track vendor and subcontractor invoices in SAGE 50
Prepare and manage lien waivers for subcontractors in conjunction with payment processing
Escalate payment disputes or unresolved invoice discrepancies to the Accounting Manager promptly
Maintain the billing log with current status on all 35–45 active monthly bills throughout the billing cycle
Support Accounting Manager with documentation requests during month-end close, external reviews, or audits
Proactively communicate cycle status, volume, and known delays on a scheduled basis