What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Analyst position at ARGO?
ARGO is a leading provider of software and analytics solutions for both the financial services and healthcare industries. ARGO transforms business processes for financial service providers and healthcare organizations using proven business models and software innovation informed by real customer challenges, breakthrough technology, and rich analytics.
JOB SUMMARY:Argo Billing Analyst is responsible for the project billing process, including responding to client inquiries, verifying employee’s chargeable time; in accordance with the established accounting standards and billing policy.
JOB DUTIES:
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
- Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by the Finance Manager.
- Issue final invoices and file customer invoice copies in the customer master files.
- Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of customer billing; communicate with the Finance Manager, as to your observations and actions taken.
- Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.
- Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
- Work with the cash receipts team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash.
- Generate and distribute weekly receivables reports and monthly Line of Business reports.
- Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and open and close time classes in Replicon.
- Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor or expenses, as directed by the Finance Manager.
- Review weekly time sheets, along with the accounting group.
- Monthly analyze the P & L accounts monthly, as assigned by the Finance Manager.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, as directed by the Finance Manager.
- Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle.
- Prepare special project analyses for the PMs and others.
- Provide interim and year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement.
- Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Finance Manager.
- Demonstrate understanding of ARGO’s value chain CRP3 (Customer Relationships & Satisfaction, Revenue Expansion, People Management & Development, Process Improvement, and Product Innovation) through actions and accomplishments.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is preferred.
- At least 3 years of billing and receivables, with at least 2 years in A/R environment.
- Proficiency in accounts receivable accounting activity, and the ability to offer assistance on accounting functions
- A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
- Enthusiasm and involvement in improving business processes
- Ability to make good presentations, analyze report, and respond to accounting issues
- Analytical and Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills
- Time Management and highly detail oriented and organized.
- Must be able to understand organization priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
- Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
- Demonstrate Sound Work Ethic
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants for U.S. or Canadian based positions with ARGO must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time for ARGO positions.
Pre-employment background screening will be conducted.