Billing Clerk

E.S. FOX LIMITED • Niagara Falls, ON

7d • CA$55,000 - CA$60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. We have been unique in the industry as the ones who have helped build Canada’s infrastructure. We possess the insight and expertise to stand behind everything we do. Our Strength is People. With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience. We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including: An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents), Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options, Employee Assistance Program, Group RSP with employer contribution, Competitive compensation, Support of professional growth. Our office in Niagara Falls, ON, is looking for a Billing Clerk to join our team. Summary of the Role Reporting to the Accounting Operations Manager, the Billing Clerk is responsible for performing various activities in the billing department, including data entry, information verification and bill generation. The Billing Clerk will also run reports and conduct research to aid in the investigation of billing discrepancies and may be involved in responding to customer and Project Manager inquiries regarding bills.

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in accounting/finance environment.
• Accounting knowledge required - added knowledge in the construction industry knowledge is considered an asset.
• Intermediate skill level working with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Speed and accuracy of computerized data input.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to work with others in a professional manner.
• Well-organized, personable & positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a college or university level business or accounting program is considered an asset.
• Experience working within the construction industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs from a billing perspective, including the entry of labour rates, cost codes, material markups into the billing system.
• Review contracts to determine billing requirements.
• Co-ordinate with Project Managers to provide individual job reporting requirements for billing.
• Run and verify accuracy of computerized reports weekly on a per job or worksheet basis.
• Data entry of any required information for billing.
• Attention to detail and verification of customer charges.
• Review and/or prepare billing summary in Microsoft excel.
• Prepare paperless billing by adding text, pages, combining files.
• Run periodic reports to verify billings to make sure everything has been accounted for.
• Pricing field and shop material and labour as required.
• Perform such other duties or responsibilities as may be determined by the supervisor or manager.
• Work with other departments to gather information for billing and improve processes and workflow.
• Ensure responsibilities and accountabilities are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with E.S. Fox Limited safety policy/procedures, ISO 18001 standards and OHSA requirements.
• Ensures that environmental aspects within his/her sphere of responsibility are adhered to pursuant to ISO 14001 requirements.

Benefits

• An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents)
• Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group RSP with employer contribution
• Competitive compensation
• Support of professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree