65308919349 - Billing Specialist
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position Description: Billing Specialist
Role Overview
TheBilling Specialistplays a critical role in managing the end-to-end billing cycle, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving seamless communication between clients, vendors, and internal technical teams.
This remote offshore role requires a meticulous, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong financial administration fundamentals, excellent written and spoken English skills, and the ability to operate full-time aligned with US Central Standard Time (CST).
Position Snapshot
* Position Title:Billing Specialist
* Department:Finance & Accounting
* Work Schedule:Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)
* Employment Type:Full-Time Remote Contractor
* Target Regions:Philippines (PH) or South Africa (SA)
Key Responsibilities
1. Billing Operations & Invoicing
* Accurately generate and issue client invoices based on services rendered and products delivered.
* Review, update, and maintain work orders with complete and precise billing details prior to invoice generation.
* Ensure proper general ledger (GL) coding and account distribution for all invoices before posting to financial systems.
2. Reconciliation & Account Accuracy
* Perform regular reconciliations of billing accounts to ensure data integrity and promptly resolve discrepancies.
* Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and issue professional follow-up notices and reminders to clients with overdue balances.
* Generate regular billing, payment, and outstanding accounts receivable reports for executive management review.
3. Stakeholder Communication & Support
* Serve as the primary point of contact for client billing inquiries, delivering clear explanations and resolving invoicing issues professionally.
* Liaise directly with vendors, field technicians, and internal teams to gather necessary job details, operational updates, or clarifications required for invoicing.
4. Compliance & Operational Support
* Ensure all invoicing and billing practices adhere strictly to relevant regulatory standards, accounting guidelines, and internal company policies.
* Execute additional billing, accounting, or administrative tasks as assigned by the Department Manager.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
* Experience:2+ years of hands-on experience in billing, accounts receivable, or financial administration for international or US-based clients.
* Technical Skills:Proficiency with modern accounting software, ERP platforms, work order management systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
* Accounting Literacy:Strong understanding of general ledger (GL) coding, account reconciliation, and standard billing principles.
* English Proficiency:Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills suitable for direct client and vendor interaction during US business hours.
* Attention to Detail:Meticulous organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy, error prevention, and thorough record-keeping.
* Location & Work Setup:Based in the Philippines or South Africa with a reliable high-speed internet connection, power backup (if applicable), and a dedicated home office environment.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →