Billing Specialist

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

The Billing Specialist is a key part of ProPharma Group’s Accounting team and is responsible for supporting all F&A related facets of TPG’s project and consulting businesses client billings, month-end project accounting and assisting the project teams by maintaining accurate and complete accounting records. The Billing Specialist must be a team player and have strong organizational and accounting skills as outlined below.
Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Project and contract set up/maintenance in Workday. 
• Execution and oversight of all billing functions and provide backup as needed 
• Review and analyze all time tracking and expenses; prepare reports for significant variances to budget and prior year 
• Analyze monthly / quarterly operating results to ensure maintenance of accurate accounting records 
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective operating procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with all internal and regulatory requirements 
• Respond to internal and client inquiries in a timely and professional manner 
• Oversee accounts receivable aging and collection activities for all consulting entities via strong communication and follow-up skills 
• Provide periodic project progress and status reports to top management and other stakeholders 
• Track and analyze resource utilization when applicable 
• Other various projects and assignments from the Project Controller and Chief Financial Officer as needed 

Skills & Abilities

• General accounting knowledge 
• Excellent computer skills; primarily with Microsoft Office 
• Above average fluency with Microsoft Excel including advanced features such as pivot tables, vertical lookup commands, etc. 
• Must have strong work ethic and professional attitude 
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on and independently 
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, learn quickly, and maintain sensitivity to confidential projects 
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product 
• Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner 
• Functions effectively as part of a team and ability to demonstrate leadership qualities amongst peers

Education & Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• 2-4 years of related project accounting experience 
• Experience working in a professional services industry a strong plus 
• Experience with WorkDay ERP a very strong plus

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