Billing Assistant

Construction Billing Assistant
Summary of Position:

Position supports the construction department in the area of invoice payment verification to contractors and construction vendors. Assists with construction allowance reimbursement, Period close reporting, store file scanning, creation of needed reports and miscellaneous department assignments. Functions as the direct contact for vendors and contractors in regards to invoice issues and questions..

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Processes general contractor contracts and audits project payments and contractor final billing packages.
• Resolves issues with payment directly with general contractor and needed parties
• Researches and resolves issues with vendor invoices and miscellaneous invoices that are received
• Processes construction allowance requests and follows up regarding receipt of payment
• Closes out purchase orders once invoice is received
• Assist in periodic and quarterly reporting
• Completes miscellaneous department assigned tasks

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
• High School Graduate or GED
• Extensive experience with word-processing and spreadsheet programs
• Excellent phone skills and solid clerical skills
• Detailed Oriented
• Strong Team Player
• Experience and knowledge of basic accounting procedures

Desired Qualifications:
• Creating query spreadsheets and the Lawson System is an asset.
• Retail accounting experience