Company Overview: The company prides itself on the team’s ability to take on high-profile, challenging projects involving several stakeholders, stringent schedule and progress reporting requirements, and multi-subcontractor coordination. The company’s core proficiencies lie in the construction, maintenance, and upgrade of electric distribution systems, substations, and transmission lines. Northline has a strong regional reputation and a demonstrated track record of strong organic growth in recent years.

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Among Northline’s key competitive differentiators is a management culture that is heavily focused on safety and innovation, and a team of senior leaders with significant experience managing and growing businesses of various sizes. James Atkins, Northline’s President and Owner, began his career as a third-generation Journeyman Lineman, and represents the industry through several industry and trade associations.

 

Job Title:                      Billing Specialist

Job Location:               Au Sable Forks, NY

Job Type:                     Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Not contract)

Salary:                          Hourly position; $19.00 – $25.00 / hour*

Travel:                          Occasional local and regional travel for training purposes (less than 10%)

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*(compensation may vary based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors)

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Position Overview: The Billing Specialist supports Northline’s financial operations by preparing and processing customer invoices, maintaining accurate billing and accounts receivable records, and assisting with project-related billing activities. This role collaborates with project teams, customers, and the finance department to help ensure billing accuracy, timely submission, and consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment, and systems of work for self and all employees, and to participate in training as needed for this purpose.

• Assist with project contract set-ups, schedule of values and maintenance within the accounting software.

• Adherence to corporate billing policy within the organization.

• Report on customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities and actively pursue their resolution.

• Maintain thorough, well-organized accounts receivable customer files, especially clients’ accounts payable contacts and billing requirements.

• Create and submit accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.

• Crosstrain within the finance department and provide back-up for other departmental functions.

• Create and distribute monthly customer billing statements.

• Establish a rapport with customers.

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines.

• Any other duties/special projects as outlined by Billing Manager.

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Position Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).

• Skilled in other office related software products (Adobe, PDF, Ariba).

• Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, assertiveness.

• The ability to be self-directed once assignments and responsibilities are communicated.

• Demonstrates sound business ethics and consistently adheres to and promotes the values and principles of Northline in all business and personal transactions.

• Knowledge of Timberline Sage 300 / Viewpoint Vista preferred.

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Northline Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.