<p> Billing and Collection Manager Chicagoland area - hybrid </p><p>Email your resume to [email protected] or call 630-368-1175 </p><p>Medical, dental, 401k and bonuses paid out yearly </p><p><br></p><p> oversee billing operations and collections performance for a construction-focused organization hybrid role in Chicagoland area .Supervising staff of 6 plus individuals handling billing, collections and managing accounts receivable is current. Making sure invoicing and reporting,account follow-up are timely. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of construction contract billing, a proactive leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounts receivable and billing operations to support accurate invoicing, timely collections, and strong financial performance.</p><p>• Review customer billing activity, monitor outstanding balances, and drive consistent follow-up to accelerate payment resolution.</p><p>• Investigate discrepancies where invoices are not paid , identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions to reduce repeat issues.</p><p>• Oversee entry and validation of billing data within company systems, ensuring completeness and readiness for internal review and processing.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop AR team members while providing direction on priorities, workload management, and departmental coverage.</p><p>• Establish and refine procedures that improve workflow efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support department goals.</p><p>• Analyze billed and unbilled trends, aging performance, and collection results to identify risks and recommend operational adjustments.</p><p>• Prepare recurring AR reports for accounting leadership, including clear commentary on account status, issues, and next steps.</p><p>• Act as the main escalation point for billing disputes and delayed payments, collaborating with internal stakeholders and customers to resolve concerns.</p><p>• Support audit requests and verify adherence to accounting procedures, addressing discrepancies quickly to reduce financial risk.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills/Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills</li><li>Working knowledge of various Ebilling platforms, including: ASCENT, LSS, TyMetrix, Legal-X, Legal Tracker, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of PCLaw or similar billing application</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure, i.e., managing conflicting and fluctuating deadlines, and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks of equal urgency and importance with minimal supervision</li><li>Experience in effective problem-solving, actively using sound judgment in decision-making processes</li><li>Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly, in a mature and responsible manner conducive to the position</li><li>Effective communication skills, including the ability to be courteous in handling situations patiently and tactfully, with all audiences including partners, associates, staff and external clients and vendors</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting minor technology issues, including hardware and software</li><li>Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours</li></ul><p><br></p>