Billing/Accounts Receivable Specialist

If you are looking for a highly respected firm that has deep roots within the community, builds strong relationships with their clients and is awarded best in their community for multiple years, then Rushton is the place for you. Rushton is one of Northeast Georgia’s largest and most respected accounting firms in the region for over 40 years and is seeking a Billing/Accounts Receivable Specialist in our growing Internal Accounting department.

The selected individual will be provided an opportunity to help grow the firm while working with a team of professionals who share in the same goals. You will work in a professional environment with state-of-the-art business development tools and be provided training that will allow you to continually grow your career! Within our fully renovated building, our teams are highly trained, educated and closely work with one another. Our professionals encounter new assignments that provide opportunities to learn, grow and understand how the business operates from many levels and perspectives.

General

The Billing/Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the billing activities for clients from initial intake through final bill production. The position involves working collaboratively with clients, employees, management and partners of the firm. Using prior experience, training and education, the ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication. In addition, work directly with the Chief Operating Officer and other Rushton team members to resolve challenges and improve internal processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up new clients in the project management/billing software.

• Set up new projects and engagements for clients.

• Maintain client data in software.

• Monitor staff time entry in software to ensure entered timely and accurately.

• Manage and complete invoicing process of clients in accordance with company procedures.

• Prepare client statements.

• Verify payments to client accounts.

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies.

• Communicate with clients about billing discrepancies and questions

• Initiate collections on past-due accounts.

• Communicate with management, partners and staff concerning time entry and client billing.

• Meet with management and partners monthly concerning outstanding accounts receivable.

• Provide reporting as requested by management

• Other general accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION AND GENERAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field strongly preferred

• Minimum 3 years experience in billing and/or accounts receivable

• Familiarity with accounting software programs

• Advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills.

• Experience with customer service and client communication

• Effective time management skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to consistently follow through and take ownership of projects

• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks while effectively prioritizing to meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential

• Customer-focused and service-oriented with ability to work independently

• Exercise good judgment and discretion, analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult, and sensitive situations; ability to anticipate, to take initiative, and to resolve issues

• Expert level experience with Outlook Mail, Outlook Calendar, Internet, and mastery of MS Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as knowledge of Adobe.

• Independent thinking and sound judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Equipment used: computer, telephone, copier and scanner.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession.
• Business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. May be subject to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Essential demands include sitting at a desk, working on a computer for long periods of time and using a telephone to communicate with internal and external clients and the general public.

LET’S TALK BENEFITS
We are proud to offer our employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including 401(K), 401(K) matching, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, PTO, personal financial planning services from our in-house financial planner. In search of obtaining your CPA license? - Look no further - we have a program you do not want to miss out on!

WHO WE ARE
Rushton is in Gainesville, Georgia just 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. Celebrating over 40 years in the business, the firm is one of Northeast Georgia's largest and most respected accounting firms representing clients throughout the region. We are proud winners of Best of Hall for the past six years, Top 500 Firms in 2022, Best Firms to Work For and named Best Firms for Young Accountants in 2022 by accountingTODAY! With a staff of more than 70 professionals, Rushton has broad expertise ranging from standard tax planning and preparation to sophisticated management advisory services and consulting. Though we are a large local firm, we thrive on developing personal, long-term relationships with every client.

WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our firm believes strongly in family values and works together to provide opportunities for a healthy work and home relationship. Our hiring decisions are based as much on strong ethics and moral character as on intelligence and professional training. We take work/life balance seriously, with business casual, Fridays off in the summer months, “dress for your day”, PTO, and community involvement. The success of Rushton can be directly attributed to the firm’s employees. We make substantial investments in hiring, developing, and retaining our employees. We offer a great work environment and outstanding quality of life in Gainesville, the county seat for Hall County and the financial center of Northeast Georgia. The area's beauty -- in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on the shores of 38,000-acre Lake Lanier -- is matched by a vibrant business, cultural and entertainment environment.

Take the career leap - we will catch you with open arms!