Sr Billing Specialist - 90415350 - Philadelphia
About The Position
The Senior Billing Specialist is responsible for billing activities, accounts receivable reporting, and related systems for the Corporation. The role includes accounting, reporting, billing, and reconciling revenue and accounts receivable, as well as implementing and developing accounting controls and procedures. The specialist is heavily involved in monthly and year-end closings and timely invoicing through current accounts receivable systems, and interfaces with internal and external auditors and customers. The position supports revenue billing and receivables, revenue budgeting for reimbursable, capital, joint capital, direct, commuter, and other non-transportation activities, accounts receivable reporting, unbilled revenue and collections monitoring, and development of department policies and procedures. The position is onsite four out of five days, with travel requirements up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Proven experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in accounting, customer billing, collections, financial analysis, and general financial applications.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and report quantitative data for business use and action.
- Adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of reimbursable contracts governing revenue generation.
- Knowledge of project systems and cost accounting principles sufficient to plan and control billing activity.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively, facilitate understanding, persuade, and influence people at various levels inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to communicate financial concepts to financial and non-financial customers, including delivering formal presentations.
- Skill in leading, managing, and motivating team members with differing levels of expertise.
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Responsibilities
- Manage activity related to revenue billing and accounts receivable functions, including recording revenues, assets, and liabilities.
- Assist in developing the annual revenue budget for reimbursable, capital, and joint capital projects, as well as direct and commuter billing and other non-transportation items.
- Report accounts receivable transactions and monitor unbilled revenue and collections.
- Assist in developing relevant department policies and procedures.
- Participate in monthly and year-end closings and support timely invoicing through current accounts receivable systems.
- Interface with internal and external auditors and customers.
- Help implement and develop accounting controls and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Paid caregiving days and backup care
- Health Savings Account
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Fertility and family building benefits
- No-cost Personal Health Advocate
- Student loan assistance
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Medical plan opt-out credit
- Tuition and education reimbursement
- Paid family leave
- Life insurance
- Rail pass privileges
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost financial advisor sessions
- Commuter and flexible spending accounts
- Potential short-term incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
