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SAM LLC Billing Specialist in Austin, Texas
Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
With supervision, the Billing Specialist is responsible for providing support of a project through its life cycle. This also includes providing support to Project Managers through the duration of this process.
Perform project setup and maintenance as assigned, and in line with the client contract
Review contracts and understand the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms
Comprehensive knowledge of the monthly invoicing process with the goal of facilitating the delinquent/stagnant invoices and working with the Project Manager to bring the invoice from draft to final stage
Communicate directly with clients regarding billing concerns and requirements
Provide support to clients for back-up documentation as requested
Identify potential errors made on invoices and work with Project Manager or Billing Manager to resolve them in a timely manner
Process and bill invoices out of company software
Successfully carry out invoicing procedures via mail, electronic delivery and web billing
Support Billing team by acting as back up during a team member absence
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
What You Bring to SAM
A minimum of 2 years of client invoicing or related accounting experience, preferably in the survey, architectural, or engineering industry
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word). Experience with BST billing software is highly preferred.
Ability to work successfully and professionally in a team environment
Self-motivated and focused to complete tasks with limited supervision and instruction
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet weekly goals
Detail oriented, accurate and possesses analytical capabilities
Strong interpersonal communication skills—oral and written
Effective at demonstrating good judgment and initiative to make sound business decisions based on multiple data sources
Ability to communicate, establish credibility and influence change within all levels of the organization
Our Perks
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
A minimum of 2 years of client invoicing or related accounting experience, preferably in the survey, architectural, or engineering industry
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word). Experience with BST billing software is highly preferred.
Ability to work successfully and professionally in a team environment
Self-motivated and focused to complete tasks with limited supervision and instruction
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet weekly goals
Detail oriented, accurate and possesses analytical capabilities
Strong interpersonal communication skills—oral and written
Effective at demonstrating good judgment and initiative to make sound business decisions based on multiple data sources
Ability to communicate, establish credibility and influence change within all levels of the organization
With supervision, the Billing Specialist is responsible for providing support of a project through its life cycle. This also includes providing support to Project Managers through the duration of this process.
Perform project setup and maintenance as assigned, and in line with the client contract
Review contracts and understand the contract terms regarding project type, scope of work and invoicing terms
Comprehensive knowledge of the monthly invoicing process with the goal of facilitating the delinquent/stagnant invoices and working with the Project Manager to bring the invoice from draft to final stage
Communicate directly with clients regarding billing concerns and requirements
Provide support to clients for back-up documentation as requested
Identify potential errors made on invoices and work with Project Manager or Billing Manager to resolve them in a timely manner
Process and bill invoices out of company software
Successfully carry out invoicing procedures via mail, electronic delivery and web billing
Support Billing team by acting as back up during a team member absence
Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals