[Remote] Billing Administrator, WMS

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shermco Industries is seeking a Billing Administrator for their Wind & Motor Services Division. The Billing Administrator is responsible for performing data entry, preparing bills, invoices, and account statements, and providing billing support to customers and Project Managers. Responsibilities Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets Prepare period or cost statements or reports Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying Performs billing duties including preparation of billings Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of billing invoices Serve as a primary customer contact for billings Maintain appropriate files and documents Recommend payment arrangements for unpaid customer balances Produce reports, letters, and other correspondence, as needed Post billing data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation Gather appropriate information for billing purposes, as necessary Perform other duties as assigned Skills Post-secondary education in Accounting/Business Administration considered an asset Enrollment in the CPA program would be considered an asset A combination of education and experience will be considered Several years of experience in a billing/accounts payable/receivable role in service or manufacturing industries would be preferred but not required Thorough understanding of general accounting practices General working knowledge of provincial and federal sales taxes (RST/PST/GST) Working knowledge of accounting ERP systems Experience with Microsoft Office applications Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently Willing to travel as needed Ability to use hands and fingers on a keyboard and use a mouse Ability to clearly see and view the details of words, tables and images on a computer screen for long periods of time Several years of experience in a billing/accounts payable/receivable role in service or manufacturing industries would be preferred but not required Business Central or Navision experience considered an asset Company Overview Shermco Industries provides testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http//www.shermco.com.

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