Billing Specialist III

R.H. White Construction•Auburn, MA

36d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Specialist III is the lead specialist responsible for overseeing complex billing processes across multiple projects and contract types to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant invoicing. This role serves as a key liaison between project teams, accounting, and clients, ensuring all billable work is captured and billed in accordance with contractual requirements. The lead specialist also provides guidance on billing procedures, helps resolve billing discrepancies, and supports continuous improvement of billing workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

High School diploma and 5 years of billing experience; or associate's degree and 3 years' experience (construction industry a plus).
Demonstrated experience handling complex or contract-based billing environments, preferably within construction, utilities, or project-driven organizations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of ERP accounting systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review documentation and identify discrepancies or missing billable items.
Ability to interpret contract terms and apply appropriate billing practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Able to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

construction industry a plus

Responsibilities

Adheres to and promotes all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
Leads the billing process for assigned projects and divisions, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing in accordance with contract terms, project scope, and company policies.
Interprets complex contract billing requirements and determines appropriate billing methodology based on project type and contractual conditions.
Reviews and compiles supporting documentation including work orders, material reports, vendor invoices, time sheets, and related cost documentation to ensure complete and accurate billing.
Collaborates closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Accounts Payable, and vendors to verify that all billable items are properly captured and documented.
Serves as a primary point of contact for billing-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and customer Accounts Payable departments.
Reviews billing packages and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submission, identifying discrepancies or potential issues and coordinating resolution.
Ensures all cost codes and financial data are accurately entered into ERP and accounting systems.
Monitors billing timelines and proactively follows up with operations personnel to ensure billing milestones and deadlines are met.
Identifies process improvements and recommends enhancements to billing workflows, documentation standards, and internal controls.
Provides guidance and support to other billing personnel on billing procedures, contract interpretation, and system usage.
Tracks recurring operational or documentation issues impacting billing and communicates trends to management.
Assists with project closeout billing, reconciliation, and documentation review.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.