LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL

​Job Description

Billing Specialists work hand-in-hand with the Portfolio Management team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and the processing of incoming payments and paperwork.  The ideal candidate will undertake a variety of financial and non-financial tasks in order to help guarantee the company’s revenues.  Must have strong attention to detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue and post invoices and bills
• Assume responsibility of receiving and sorting incoming payments with attention to detail
• Update accounts receivable database with payments received and missed payments
• Ensure all clients remain informed of outstanding invoices and due dates
• Provide solutions to relative problems of clients
• Write thorough reports on billing activity with clear and reliable data

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or BA with minimum 3.5 GPA required
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a billing specialist position
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and trustworthiness
• Results driven and patient

Preferred Requirements

• Able to successfully multitask, work towards extremely challenging goals, and persist in the face of obstacles
• Able to effectively handle difficult requests, build long-term relationships with the business, and be able to manage expectations
• Self-starter who thinks ahead, anticipates questions, finds alternative solutions, and identifies clear objectives
• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills
• Critical thinking, ability to suggest improvements and identify risks
• Able to adapt to changes and new challenges
• Able to communicate effectively and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Able to demonstrate accuracy, good judgment, initiative and discretion in business related transactions
• Experience in deregulated power and gas industry preferred, but not required

ABOUT OPTIMAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC ("OFMS")
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OFMS is a leading managed institutional commodities firm that provides energy risk management services to large energy users spending greater than $5 million/year on power and gas.  Founded in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Chicago.

​To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to contact@optimalfms.com