Billing Staff Job in Kollam

Kollam, Kerala Full Time Date: 06 May 2024

Job description

Invoicing: Prepare and issue invoices to customers or clients for products sold or services rendered. Ensure that invoices are accurate, complete, and in accordance with contractual terms, pricing agreements, and billing schedules. Billing Documentation: Compile supporting documentation, such as purchase orders, delivery receipts, or service agreements, to accompany invoices and provide backup for billing transactions. Maintain organized records of billing documents for reference and auditing purposes. Billing Systems: Utilize billing software or accounting systems to generate invoices, record billing information, and track payment status. Enter billing data accurately, update customer accounts, and reconcile billing records to ensure accuracy and completeness. Payment Processing: Receive and process payments from customers through various payment methods, including cash, checks, credit cards, or electronic transfers. Verify payment amounts, reconcile payments with invoices, and update customer accounts accordingly. Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to track outstanding invoices, identify overdue payments, and follow up with customers on payment collections. Send reminders, statements, or past-due notices to encourage timely payments and resolve payment discrepancies or disputes. Credit Control: Review credit terms, credit limits, and payment terms for customers to ensure compliance with company policies and minimize credit risk. Work closely with the credit department or management to evaluate creditworthiness and establish credit limits for new customers. Billing Adjustments: Process billing adjustments, credits, or refunds as needed to correct billing errors, reconcile account discrepancies, or address customer disputes. Obtain appropriate approvals and documentation for billing adjustments in accordance with company policies. Customer Communication: Communicate with customers regarding billing inquiries, payment issues, or account discrepancies. Provide courteous and prompt responses to customer inquiries, resolve billing-related concerns, and maintain positive relationships with customers. Reporting and Analysis: Generate billing reports, financial statements, and aging analyses to track billing performance, revenue trends, and accounts receivable metrics. Analyze billing data, identify patterns or trends, and provide insights to management for decision-making purposes. Compliance and Regulations: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to billing, invoicing, and financial transactions. Stay updated on changes in billing regulations or accounting standards that may impact billing practices. Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, customer service, and finance, to address billing-related issues, resolve customer inquiries, and coordinate billing activities. Work closely with team members to streamline processes and improve billing efficiency. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, or optimization in billing procedures to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Propose and implement changes or enhancements to billing systems or workflows as needed.