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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join our team in Downers Grove, Illinois. This role is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates eager to develop their skills in a highly transactional and fast-paced environment. As a key contributor to the billing process, you will work onsite and play an integral role in generating accurate invoices and maintaining customer communication. This is a long-term contract position, offering stability and a chance to grow within the role.

Responsibilities:

• Create and process invoices using QuickBooks Online, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.

• Manage daily billing tasks, including generating approximately 10 invoices per day, with an increase during month-end.

• Collaborate with customers to clarify billing details, preauthorize credit card payments, and address failed transactions.

• Ensure invoices reflect accurate shipping costs and services rendered, requiring strong attention to detail.

• Adapt to complex billing scenarios by applying critical thinking to manage varied invoice requirements.

• Communicate professionally with clients to resolve billing inquiries and provide exceptional customer service.

• Perform light administrative tasks to support the billing and accounts receivable processes.

• Work closely with a small team, contributing to a collaborative and productive environment.

• Maintain reliability and professionalism in all aspects of the role.

• Support additional tasks such as logistics and returns as the role evolves. Requirements • Entry-level candidates are welcome; no prior accounting experience required.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop is strongly preferred.

• Ability to learn and adapt to complex billing processes and scenarios.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing invoices.

• Strong communication skills for client interaction and follow-up.

• Critical thinking skills to handle non-routine billing tasks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.

• Positive attitude and detail-oriented approach with a commitment to reliability.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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