Accounting Specialist

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Appleton, WI, USA
In-Office
19-26 Hourly
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting
The Role
Process high-volume and complex invoicing, manage unbilled revenue and account setups, verify auditor charges against contracts, resolve billing/interface issues with collections and back office, ensure correct expense coding, prepare month-end revenue reports, and respond to invoice inquiries.
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Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

The Specialist, Accounts Receivable is responsible for generating invoices and ensuring revenue is accounted for and within required time frames under conformity to the applicable internal controls and compliance requirements.

Job Functions

  • Process a high volume of invoicing for customer accounts.
  • Manage complex billing for exclusive client accounts.
  • Monitors unbilled revenue and works with audit team and back office for timely resolution.
  • Works with the billing and collections representative to resolve invoicing problems.
  • Submit new client details to Finance for account set up and link the new customer # to our system for invoicing.
  • Confirm data from auditor invoice against the client contract and business system to verify that the audit time charged is correct.
  • Ensure business travel and entertainment expenses are coded correctly, reasonable and consistent with the company travel policy.
  • Submit invoice requests to our back-office support team through a share point system.
  • Review weekly reports to ensure invoicing is turned around timely to reduce accruals and improve DSO and Bad Debt.
  • Review Interface errors and communicate corrections needed to the system super users and help desk.
  • Prepare and analyze month end Financial reports such as: deferred revenue, invoiced, revenue summary by business.
  • Answers inquiries about invoices from partners and clients.
  • Participates in special projects as required.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of invoicing experience
  • 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience

Additional Information

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $19.00 to $26.00 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
  • Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close September 28, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback.  Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

Skills Required

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of invoicing experience
  • 2+ years of Accounts Receivable experience

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.

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The Company
HQ: Geneva
99,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1878

What We Do

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.

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