Job Listing: Billing Analyst w/ "AT&T Billing Edge"

Responsible for the administration of invoices and performing audits on service provider bills to assure accurate and timely payment. Manages vendor issues and coordinates resolution with service providers to assure appropriate action is taken prior to the next invoice. Develops reports to identify cost savings opportunities, to forecast future expenses, and conducts strategic analysis. Prepares month end accruals and adjustments, performs variance analysis, and partners with accounting to ensure the correct posting of financial data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Responsible for managing the processing, auditing, and payment of telecommunication service provider invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
- Manages the resolution of billing discrepancies to assure corrections and credits are completed prior to the next invoice being generated. Actively negotiates with Carrier Contract Managers and Billing Dispute teams to resolve tariff and contract disputes.
- Initiates contract amendment requests to the Contract Management team based on billing trends and competitive tariff filings.
- Ensures proper accounting of expenses is performed, reconciles payments and credits, and performs research on outstanding balances.
- Investigates irregularities in charge trends, determines corrective action, and partners with the Network Engineering teams to implement fixes as required.
- Performs analysis of monthly accrual entries, prepares any necessary adjustments, and provides explanations to the Accounting and Regional teams on the impacts telco network expenses had to the financial statement.
- Prepares reports based on billing data to identify expense avoidance/reduction opportunities. Partners with Region to implement savings by working in close coordination with Network Planners/Coordinators to execute plan.
- Prepares monthly reports for month end close, outstanding dispute resolution status, and on an ad hoc basis.
- Seeks out and implements automation practices and bill audit improvements to increase the accuracy and timeliness of billing.
- Analyzes and recommends tools to improve billing audit capabilities.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


- 5 years telecommunications experience required, preferably in Carrier Cost / Expense Management.
- 5 years experience performing detailed analysis and demonstrated problem resolution skills.
- Accounts Payable experience and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software and have experience using database applications.
- Performs least cost route analysis, determines recommendations, and coordinates implementation with Region.

Additional experience/ tools

· Working knowledge of AT&T Billing Edge- A desktop analysis software provided by AT&T containing data on calls received on 800 lines billed for AT&T accounts.

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Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V