Billing Specialist - Ar

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety.

Position Summary:

The Billing Specialist is responsible for generating invoices to assigned customers in an accurate and timely manner, per customer and company standards and guidelines. This position is also responsible for assisting in month end close and coordinating billing reports

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Generate invoices for customers using the company’s ERP accounting system (IFS)
• Mail/email/input final invoices for client approval and payment
• There may be other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Interface and effectively communicate with Customer Service team, AR Manager, AR team regarding various accounts, receivable issues including but not limited to invoicing, pricing, outstanding accounts receivables with disputes
• Create and maintain the billing folders for all assigned customers, with all the appropriate documents, including invoices, etc. in accordance with standard procedures and/or scan invoices and supporting documentation to a secure shared drive and ERP system.
• Serve as point of contact for customers regarding billing inquiries and other related issues/concerns.
• Understand contractual language surrounding billing frequency, billing rates, discounts and rebillable items for assigned customers.

Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Proficient computer skills, Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to excellent customer service and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or BA preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• At least 5 year of billing or full cycle AR experience
• General knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel, knowledge of formulas such as VLOOKUP, sum if and pivot tables preferable
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Generous matching 401k plan
• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays