Billing Specialist at Woolpert

Overview

• Woolpert is looking for a Billing Specialist to join our dynamic Finance team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This position reports to the Project Financial Support Group Manager and plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate billing, project setup, and contract compliance across our projects.

Responsibilities
As a Billing Specialist at Woolpert, you will:

• Review and approve project set-ups, ensuring contracts, project plans, work breakdown schedules, and resource allocations are in place.
• Prepare and issue accurate and timely project billings.
• Review contract invoicing and pricing terms and enter accurate billing terms in the Management Information System (MIS).
• Coordinate with clients to clarify invoicing requirements before the first invoice is issued and maintain ongoing contact throughout the project billing duration.
• Handle billing voids, write-offs, and transfers of misapplied time and expenses to correct projects.
• Work closely with project managers to monitor and coordinate billings and collections.
• Maintain project invoice, contract files, and subconsultant files.
• Assist with lien waivers and release of claims forms.
• Ensure the accuracy of project data in MIS records during project close-out.
• Assist with reviewing subconsultant contracts, invoicing, and insurance certificates.
• Experience with tools like Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Adobe for billing tasks will be highly valued. Additionally, if you have experience with bulk invoicing, it will be considered a strong asset.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• A BCom Accounting degree (or related) with 3 -5 years of related experience.
• Ability to work US hours (14:00 - 23:00).
• Proficiency with Accounting Systems and various reports.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite skills and proficiency in Adobe products, database management software, and the Internet.
• Experience with tools like Dynamics 365, Salesforce, and Adobe for billing tasks is a plus.
• Experience with bulk invoicing is highly valued.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of management, clients, and employees.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Unique Benefits:

• Diverse experiences working on impactful projects globally.
• Flexible work schedule with the Freedom to Work program.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Additional benefits like paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, and more.