Contract Accounting Associate I - Billing Operations

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. • Northbrook, IL

1d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world and construction industry. Since 1956, our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects and our state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. From historic preservation to post-disaster safety assessments, we respond to the most challenging problems in the built world. We're looking for an entry-level Billing associate to assist with routine billing support tasks on a contract basis. The duties for this position are clearly defined with established procedures and require minimal judgment under direct supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Detail-oriented nature
• Basic written and verbal communication skills appropriate to professional environment.
• Analytical skills
• Customer service orientation
• Sensitivity to confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Handles a high volume of routine billing processes, including invoice generation, data entry, and billing corrections
• Provides general administrative support such as answering phones, filing documents, and organizing billing records
• Assists with basic billing inquiries and supports billing-related projects from initiation through completion
• Ensures billing data accuracy by verifying time entries, expense reimbursements, and related records
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve basic billing discrepancies promptly and accurately

Benefits

• WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee’s annual earnings.
• Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime and variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings.
• Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.
• A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range: $20.19 - $30.29
• This non-exempt position is also eligible for WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package which enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including:
• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately
• Time off to care for yourself and others
• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees