Accounts Receivable – Billing Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location Des Moines Corporate Office – Des Moines, IARemote Type Optional Work from HomeSalary Range $20. 50 – $27. 40 HourlyDescription

At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members.

In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work s “Best Workplaces for Women.” BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the “Best Workplaces for Millennials. In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity. We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• 401(k) + company match
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• BH Paid Leave
• Sabbatical
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary

The AR – Billing Specialist is responsible for preparing and recording of all billings to properties and related entities, conducting account reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of accounts receivable balances for BH Management Services (BHMS) and B.Hom Student Living (BHOM). The position requires a strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner. This position will need to report to the Des Moines Corporate office in IA – it will be hybrid.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares timely and accurate billings for transactions between properties and all corporate BH entities. In addition, reviews sales tax requirements for all billings and calculating sales tax, if needed.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable balances between corporate entities and the properties (customers) weekly, as well as suspense accounts, and investigate any variances.
• Balance intercompany loans monthly.
• Professional daily communication with internal and external customers, other departments and vendors. Proactively following up on status of billing files and communicating with appropriate parties any issues found within files to troubleshoot and make billing more streamlined.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot complex billing issues.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• 2-year degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable/Invoicing or Accounts Payable experience
• Excellent Microsoft Office application skills, specifically Microsoft Excel pivot table, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP proficiencies
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Open-minded with a drive for change and process improvements
• A positive, motivated and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work with a diverse group internal and external vendors, customers, and other employees with professionalism

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance preferred

Work Schedule:8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, or as needed to meet business needs. Training will be conducted in-person at our Des Moines office, with the possibility of hybrid/remote

Physical Requirements/Environment:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job generally operates in a professional office environment but may also occasionally operate in an outdoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time, occasionally move about the office, constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, communicate regularly and effectively with others, both written and verbally, and may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

This position requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

The ability and means to travel locally, overnight, in specific regions or states via automobile and airplane may be required.

All BH employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, perform the tasks delegated by supervisors, and observe and support the company s policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.