About the Role

Billing Coordinator

Hybrid

The Americas

Full time

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Description

Reporting to the Controller, the Biller/Accounting Coordinator role ensures the proper and accurate preparation and transmittal of client invoices in accordance with our client’s revenue, production budgets, estimates and cash flow. 

This individual must build and maintain a strong working relationship with the Account Service and Commercial Finance team. A key responsibility will be the knowledge of all client contracts and the interpretation of its financial terms to ensure maximum financial benefit to the agency.

Responsibilities

Billing

• Prepare and send out client invoices, track responses and ensure proper payment application

• Work with the account teams to ensure the proper classification of fees and expenses

• Analyze the client contract and bill according to client terms and requirements

• Attend monthly meetings with the account teams to ensure WIP and Out of Pockets are billed or accrued on a timely basis

• Lead and document monthly billing meetings with Account Service and Project Managers to review all active client projects.

Accounts Receivable

• Assist, as appropriate, with client AR follow up

Compliance

• Timely revenue recognition under IFRS and GAAP guidelines

Reporting

• Ad hoc client financial reporting and analysis

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Controller/VP Finance.

Requirements

• 2+ years relevant working experience in a similar finance position, preferably at a marketing agency or professional services company

• Bachelor’s in accounting or related field preferred

• Keen analytical instincts and drive for answers and results

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles

• Excellent proficiency in Excel and experience with NetSuite preferred

• Datarails experience is a plus.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to prioritize tasks. Highly organized and ability to adapt and manage multiple projects while meeting both fixed and moving deadlines

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• Unlimited PTO after 90-days of employment

• 10 paid holidays

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

• 401k with employer matching (after 1 year of service)

• Referral bonus for bringing great talent to the organization

• A savings discount plan on entertainment, hotel stays, travel, shopping, and more!

In accordance with applicable pay-transparency laws, the compensation range for this role reflects a good-faith estimate based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market data. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer.

Range: $65,000-$78,000 USD annually.