Billing Specialist

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Billing Specialist to be located out of our Cedar Rapids, IA office. The Billing Specialist is responsible for billing, accounts receivable, reporting payroll, and entering equipment usage. The Billing Specialist reports to the Accounting Supervisor and may have line responsibilities to the project team.

Requirements

High school diploma
A minimum of five years commensurate experience or three years of construction accounting related experience
Ability to establish priorities
Forethought to know when to seek assistance
Independent judgment
A flexible work style
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of different personalities
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Discretion is often necessary in working with sensitive and confidential information
Proficient in 10-key and personal computer, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to learn specific accounting software (Tungsten, JDE, etc.)
Advanced Excel skills are a must

Responsibilities

Report hours for certain projects to the payroll department for processing
Balance payroll hours to customer billings and if needed make adjustments to coding
Work with the project team to resolve any discrepancies between invoice and commitments
Set up, monitor, and close out all work orders and cost packages associated with assigned projects. Assist project team with cost information and reporting as needed
Respond to owner audits and perform subcontractor audits as directed
Research and collect past due receivables
Maintain accurate and complete contract files for each construction project
Prepare billings to clients
Identify and report to the project team discrepancies involving payables and receivables
Prepare journal entries as needed
Bill equipment, consumables, and hours as needed to projects
Verify all invoice extensions and sales tax information prior to processing payment
Other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products including: Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards