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Time-Based Billing Clerk – Entry Level

Time-Based Billing Clerk – Entry Level

CompanyApave
LocationHouston, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a timekeeping and/or billing related role is strongly preferred
  • Comprehensive understanding of time-based billing practices including ability to understand contract clauses, how time is tracked, billed and documented is strongly preferred and will be considered an advantage
  • Intermediate skillset with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) is required; strong background in Excel is strongly preferred
  • Experience with time-tracking and/or billing software (QuickBooks, Sage 300, TRACK) will be carefully considered
  • Experience working in the oil and gas industry or similar considered an asset
  • Must have strong mathematical skills; ability to calculate accurately
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced demanding environment
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate harmoniously with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate billing practices and compliance
  • Must be capable of managing tasks, schedules and information
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate time entries and invoicing

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and ensure accurate tracking of employee hours
  • Review and verify time entries from employees and convert them into billable and non-billable rates
  • Accurately record time spent on various jobs and projects by employees, using time-tracking systems or manually
  • Prepare and process invoices based on time spent, including hourly rates, details of work performed, and any applicable costs
  • Verify invoices for accuracy by comparing them to time sheets, work scope, project records, and client contracts
  • Ensure accurate and efficient time and resource allocation
  • Generate reports for internal and external use, tracking billing progress, billing amounts, and outstanding receivables
  • Manage billing data; maintain organized records of time entries, invoices, billing cycles and payments, as well as other billing related documents
  • Ensure that invoices are accurate, timely and comply with billing regulations
  • Update customer site records with relevant billing information
  • Prepare billing reports on billing activity as needed
  • Handle general administrative support tasks such as answering phones, transferring calls, greeting clients and visitors, filing, copying, and data entry
  • Assist in providing support with customer inquiries as needed
  • Work closely with internal and external business partners to ensure accurate time entry and billing practices
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as operations management, human resources, payroll, and accounts receivables to maintain seamless billing operations
  • Assist with customer inquiries regarding billing invoices, resolve discrepancies, and provide necessary information
  • Respond to operations and employee inquiries about billable data such as time worked, expenses, per diem, and mobilization/demobilization entries
  • Address and resolve billing discrepancies in a professional and timely manner
  • Ensure that all billing practices comply with company policies, industry regulations, and client contracts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a timekeeping and/or billing related role is strongly preferred
  • Comprehensive understanding of time-based billing practices including ability to understand contract clauses, how time is tracked, billed and documented is strongly preferred and will be considered an advantage
  • Experience with time-tracking and/or billing software (QuickBooks, Sage 300, TRACK) will be carefully considered
  • Experience working in the oil and gas industry or similar considered an asset