Billing Specialist - Continental Fire Protection
Omaha, NE, US
Requisition ID: 173859
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District
Department: Accounting
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Continental is looking for an Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist to clear contracts, coordinating the billing cycle, monitoring the WO billing ques, generate invoices, procuring or produce all accompanying forms and schedules required, provide revenue assurance, sales tax compliance, submit billing document to customer in prescribed fashion. The position resides in a high-volume transactional accounting department that directly supports the construction operations of the business and frequently interacts with customers, sales team, and project management.
District Overview
A Subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is one of the Midwest’s largest and most-respected fire protection contractors. With its headquarters in Omaha, NE, Continental also operates branch offices throughout the region. Continental offers complete construction services for all markets and project sizes as well as testing and maintenance services.
Location
This position is based in the Millard suburb of Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities
- Regular, reliable attendance in the office Monday – Friday
- Verify accuracy of billing data and research and reconcile if necessary
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, invoices and supporting schedules and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
- Apply sales and use tax regulations to determine appropriate tax treatment, source transactions to proper jurisdictions and assist filing tax returns in a multi-state environment
- Research and respond to customer questions and prepare any additional paperwork as needed
- Review job status, payment status and process partial and final lien waivers
- Consult sources such as rate books, manuals, company representatives, or web portals to determine specific charges, regulations, requirements, or client protocols for invoicing.
Qualifications
- Associates/Bachelors degree in accounting and/or four (2) years of equivalent experience in Accounts Receivable
- Dependable and detail oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize the work product both individually and from others
- Excellent written and verbal communications, strong analytical and research skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office products, and previous exposure or willingness to learn Spectrum accounting applications
- Experience in construction / accounting office environment or one with daily exposure to all levels of management, staff, and craft personnel desirable
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Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
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