Billing Staff Job in Kollam

Kollam, Kerala Full Time Date: 13 June 2024

Job description

Generating Invoices: Prepare and generate accurate invoices for goods sold or services rendered to clients or customers. Ensure that invoices include all relevant details such as billing dates, item descriptions, quantities, prices, and payment terms. Verifying Billing Information: Review and verify the accuracy of billing information, including customer details, pricing, and billing codes. Confirm that billing data aligns with sales orders, contracts, or service agreements to prevent discrepancies or errors. Issuing Statements: Issue periodic statements to clients or customers summarizing their account activity, outstanding balances, and payment due dates. Send statements via mail, email, or electronic billing platforms according to established procedures. Processing Payments: Receive and process payments from clients or customers via various payment methods, including checks, credit cards, electronic transfers, and online payment portals. Record payment transactions accurately and update customer accounts accordingly. Follow-Up on Outstanding Balances: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue invoices and outstanding balances. Follow up with clients or customers via phone calls, emails, or letters to remind them of overdue payments and facilitate timely resolution. Resolving Billing Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, disputes, or billing errors reported by clients or customers. Collaborate with internal departments, such as sales, customer service, or finance, to address and rectify billing issues promptly. Maintaining Billing Records: Maintain organized and up-to-date records of billing transactions, invoices, payments, and correspondence with clients or customers. Ensure that billing records are accurate, complete, and accessible for auditing and reporting purposes. Generating Billing Reports: Prepare and analyze billing reports, financial statements, and accounts receivable aging reports to track billing performance, aging trends, and collection efforts. Provide regular updates and insights to management regarding billing status and financial metrics. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with billing policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements governing billing practices. Maintain documentation and records in accordance with internal controls, audit procedures, and legal guidelines. Customer Service: Provide responsive and professional customer service to address inquiries, requests, and concerns from clients or customers regarding billing matters. Handle customer inquiries courteously, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies. Billing System Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and optimization of billing systems, software, and databases used for billing and invoicing purposes. Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, or system enhancements to streamline billing operations. Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, customer service, and finance, to streamline billing processes and resolve billing-related issues. Provide training, guidance, and support to team members or colleagues on billing procedures and best practices.