Billing Staff Job in Kochi

Kochi, Kerala Full Time Date: 30 April 2024

Job description

Generating Invoices: You prepare and generate invoices for products sold or services rendered to customers. This involves accurately calculating charges, applying appropriate taxes or discounts, and ensuring that billing information is complete and error-free. Billing Data Entry: Billing Staff members enter billing information into the organization's billing system or software. This includes inputting details such as customer names, addresses, invoice numbers, billing dates, item descriptions, quantities, prices, and payment terms. Verifying Billing Information: You review billing information for accuracy and completeness before sending invoices to customers. This involves double-checking calculations, verifying pricing and discounts, and confirming that all relevant details are included on the invoice. Addressing Customer Inquiries: Billing Staff members respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, billing statements, or payment issues. This may involve explaining charges, resolving billing discrepancies, and providing assistance with payment options or arrangements. Processing Payments: You process payments received from customers, which may include checks, credit card payments, electronic funds transfers, or other forms of payment. This involves recording payments, updating accounts receivable records, and issuing receipts or acknowledgments as needed. Following up on Outstanding Accounts: Billing Staff members follow up with customers who have outstanding balances or overdue invoices. This may involve sending reminders, making phone calls, or sending past-due notices to encourage prompt payment and resolve outstanding accounts receivable. Reconciling Accounts: You reconcile billing records with accounting records to ensure accuracy and consistency. This involves comparing billing transactions with payment records, identifying discrepancies or errors, and making necessary adjustments to reconcile accounts. Generating Billing Reports: Billing Staff members compile and generate billing reports for management or accounting purposes. This may include reports on billing activity, outstanding balances, payment trends, aging of accounts receivable, and other relevant metrics. Compliance with Billing Policies and Regulations: You ensure compliance with billing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This may involve adhering to billing guidelines established by the organization, industry standards, or government regulations such as tax laws and consumer protection laws. Collaboration with Other Departments: Billing Staff members collaborate with other departments such as sales, customer service, and accounting to ensure smooth billing processes and resolve issues efficiently. This may involve communicating billing-related information, coordinating billing activities, and providing support as needed.