Billing Staff Job in Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta, Kerala Full Time Date: 17 May 2024

Job description

Generating Invoices: Prepare and generate invoices for goods sold or services rendered to customers. Ensure that invoices are accurate, complete, and comply with billing policies, pricing agreements, and contractual terms. Verifying Billing Information: Verify billing information, including customer details, pricing, quantities, discounts, and payment terms, to ensure accuracy and completeness. Cross-check data against sales orders, contracts, or purchase orders to resolve discrepancies or errors. Billing Cycle Management: Manage the billing cycle by adhering to established billing schedules and deadlines. Coordinate with sales, accounts receivable, and other departments to ensure that invoices are issued promptly and payments are received on time. Customer Inquiries and Support: Respond to customer inquiries, requests, and concerns related to billing issues. Provide assistance and clarification regarding billing statements, charges, payment options, and account balances to resolve customer queries and maintain positive customer relationships. Payment Processing: Process customer payments received through various payment methods, including checks, credit cards, electronic transfers, and cash. Record payments accurately in the accounting system, update customer accounts, and issue receipts or acknowledgments as required. Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to track outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue payments. Send reminders, statements, or past-due notices to customers to facilitate timely payment collection and minimize bad debts. Billing Disputes Resolution: Investigate and resolve billing disputes or discrepancies promptly and professionally. Collaborate with internal departments, such as sales or customer service, and communicate with customers to address billing issues and find mutually acceptable resolutions. Reporting and Analysis: Generate billing reports, performance metrics, and analysis to track billing activities, revenue trends, and collection efficiency. Provide insights and recommendations based on billing data to improve billing processes, optimize cash flow, and mitigate risks. Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with billing regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit trails related to billing transactions, adjustments, and reconciliations for financial reporting and auditing purposes. System Maintenance and Upgrades: Utilize billing software or accounting systems to input billing data, generate invoices, and perform billing-related tasks. Stay updated on system enhancements, upgrades, or changes, and provide input for system improvements to enhance billing efficiency and accuracy. Training and Development: Stay informed about billing best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes through training programs, seminars, or professional development opportunities. Continuously improve billing skills and knowledge to perform effectively in the role. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, finance, and customer service, to streamline billing processes and address cross-functional issues. Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and cooperation in achieving billing objectives.