Billing Specialist

Billing Specialist About Conterra Conterra Networks creates custom technology-based network solutions for businesses of all sizes nationwide. For over 25 years our team of local professionals have been designing, building, and managing our 11,000+ mile owned and operated fiber network.

We are committed to providing fiber-driven solutions for even the highest-bandwidth consuming organizations, and to employing and empowering highly qualified people to serve you better than any other provider.

Fiber driven. People powered.

Our slogan reinforces our customer commitment. Conterra delivers the network, but it is our people—and how much we care before, during, and after the build—that truly sets us apart.

As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for talented people with a creative mindset, a knack for problem-solving, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for customer service to join our team.

And that’s where you come in.

This position is based at the headquarters in Charlotte.

Position reports to:

Lead Billing Specialist The position is a unique opportunity to Provide end-to-end billing execution across all products and customer types, including standard commercial and E-Rate customers. This role ensures accurate order entry, timely invoicing, proper cash application, and effective resolution of billing issues while maintaining compliance with internal controls and billing policies.

The Billing Specialist ensures accurate billing for fiber transport, Ethernet, Hosted Voice/One Voice, Managed Services, and E-Rate funding programs. The Billing Specialist role is designed to be fully cross-trained, providing redundancy, consistency and continuity of billing operations.

To be successful in this position

You possess a strong understanding of billing processes and have the aptitude and willingness to learn the complexities of telecom billing specifically. You must possess the ability to comprehend the Company’s catalog of products and services, correlating that knowledge to billing charges.

You possess high standards with respect to accuracy, discipline and accountability. You have a demonstrated commitment to delivering timely and error-free invoices each billing cycle.

You exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to communicate complex billing situations effortlessly. You excel in time management and self-motivation and are able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

You are passionate about providing excellent customer service to both external and internal customers, ensuring that both are treated with respect and dignity.

You are a problem solver and are able to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

What you will be doing

Billing Execution & Order Entry
· Perform accurate order entry and billing setup for all products and services
· Establish recurring and non-recurring charges in accordance with contracts and pricing approvals
· Validate service activation dates and billing start dates
· Ensure billing aligns with executed agreements, amendments, and change orders

Monthly Billing Operations
· Generate and review monthly recurring and non-recurring invoices
· Ensure invoices are accurate, complete, and issued timely
· Identify and resolve billing discrepancies prior to invoice issuance
· Support billing close activities and deadlines

Cash Application & Payment Research
· Apply customer payments accurately and timely
· Research unapplied cash, short payments, over payments, and discrepancies
· Coordinate with Collections to resolve payment issues
· Support lockbox and electronic payment processing as applicable

Billing Research, Adjustments & Corrections
· Research billing inquiries, disputes, and customer questions
· Prepare billing adjustments,…