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Billing Clerk

Cogent Analytics
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Forest Hill, ENG

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Cogent Analytics is seeking a Billing Clerk on site in Forest Hill, England, full time, to handle day to day billing and accounts payable across multiple contracts, processing 35 to 45 bills per cycle, setting up jobs in SAGE 50, maintaining billing logs, and supporting month end cycles. The role relieves the Accounting Manager of routine transactional work and requires sharp attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and the ability to read contract terms and payment schedules. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in billing or accounts payable, familiarity with SAGE 50 and contract platforms such as Textura or Procore, and experience in construction or project based billing. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight high volume accuracy, multi cycle management, and clear communication, plus collaboration with managers and vendors.

Position Summary
 
The Billing Clerk is responsible for executing the day-to-day billing and accounts payable functions with accuracy, timeliness, and complete documentation. This role processes 35–45 bills per month across multiple contract platforms, manages job setup in SAGE 50, maintains billing logs, prepares lien waivers, and supports monthly billing cycles. The Billing Clerk directly relieves the Accounting Manager of high-volume transactional work, enabling senior staff to focus on financial oversight, compliance, and reporting. 

Key Responsibilities

• Process 35–45 client bills per billing cycle (twice monthly) in compliance with individual contract requirements 

• Review contracts prior to billing to confirm billing terms, retention rates, and approved line items 

• Create and configure new jobs in SAGE 50 based on reviewed contract terms 

• Build and maintain corresponding billing spreadsheets aligned to SAGE job records 

• Receive, code, and track vendor and subcontractor invoices in SAGE 50 

• Prepare and manage lien waivers for subcontractors in conjunction with payment processing 

• Escalate payment disputes or unresolved invoice discrepancies to the Accounting Manager promptly 

• Maintain the billing log with current status on all 35–45 active monthly bills throughout the billing cycle 

• Support Accounting Manager with documentation requests during month-end close, external reviews, or audits 

• Proactively communicate cycle status, volume, and known delays on a scheduled basis 

Qualifications

Education 

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant experience may substitute for degree 

Experience 

  • Minimum 2 years of billing, accounts payable, or accounting support experience required 

  • Experience in construction, contractor, or project-based billing strongly preferred 

  • Familiarity with contract billing platforms (Textura, Procore, or similar) preferred 

  • Experience with SAGE 50 or comparable accounting software preferred 

Knowledge & Skills 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, and formula-based tracking 

  • Understanding of basic accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows 

  • Ability to read and interpret contract billing terms, retention clauses, and payment schedules 

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume, deadline-driven environments 

  • Organized, self-managing work style with ability to maintain multiple billing cycles simultaneously 

  • Clear written and verbal communication; able to coordinate with project managers and vendors