Accounts Receivable Clerk

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at

Job Title: Billing Specialist

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive Suite 400, Houston, TX 77034

Primary Function:

The Billing Specialist is responsible for assigned customer accounts (Time & Material / Fixed Price billings) within the billing process to ensure timely and accurate billings, and collections.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Prepare billing based on a mid-month and monthly billing cycle coordinating those billing activities with various departments and project managers
• Accurately enter required job setup details and change order information in accounting system timely.
• Collect the required supporting documents for T&M and Fixed Price project billing each billing cycle
• Generate billings timely; follow-up with customers within specified timeframe to ensure receipt and acceptance whether billings are mailed or entered into customer approved systems
• The understanding and ability to compile WIP for unbilled expense at month end close
• Maintain accurate billing documentation/support for audit purposes
• Respond timely to inquiries from PM’s and/or customers
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
• Meet accounting deadlines for month-end process and closing cycles
• Perform reconciliations as required
• Assist other companies/divisions with any issues that they may have regarding billing application and process
• Perform order entry/change order functions within accounting system including entering job budgets
• Assist in the data entry review process performed by other divisions/companies
• Monitor accounts receivable and notify PM’s of issues with unpaid invoices by customers
• Perform Accounts Payable Vendor Master file setups based on documentation received by AP department
• Assist with any month-end close items as required
• Maintain database (Excel file) of various customer portal logon/password in secured AR spreadsheet
• Perform ACH Vendor Callbacks
• Assist cash application personnel with invoice payment issues as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent field is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in Accounts Receivables with emphasis on producing fixed price and time & material billings is required. Prior experience to the application of cash receipts is highly preferred.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Demonstrated proficient using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Demonstrated attention to detail to accurately prepare billings and perform reviews
• Ability to take care in processing and handling confidential information
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, ideas, and facts to a diverse group of individuals from co-workers, project managers, and customers
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment to meet all deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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