Senior Billing Specialist

Arabella Advisors helps foundations, philanthropists and investors who are serious about impact achieve the greatest good with their resources. We work on issues ranging from the social and economic advancement of women and girls, and conservation of our climate and planet, to reducing poverty and inequity in the United States and around the world. Our staff members are mission-driven and action-oriented, and have a unique combination of experience in philanthropy, business, nonprofits, government, finance, law, and other fields.

We combine creative, strategic thinking with knowledge and networks developed through decades of hands-on experience. The fastest-growing philanthropic advisory firm in the nation, Arabella is also a certified B Corporation.

Senior Billing Specialist, Arabella Finance (Durham, NC or Washington, DC)

Arabella Advisors seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our Corporate Finance team. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of accounts receivable information. We need you to be highly organized, and detail and deadline-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneously. The right candidate has outstanding client service skills, operates independently with minimal direction and enjoys working in a fast paced, mission driven environment.

Manage billing, invoicing, bookkeeping and some journal entry processes including client intake, weekly and monthly invoicing, credit memo, and monthly reporting

Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve collections issues

Monitor project costs

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate month-end close procedures including preparation of accounts receivable related GL reconciliations

Assist with preparation of annual audit reconciliations and schedules

Other Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant Controller and the Accounting Manager with special projects

Support General Accounting function

To Be Successful in This Role, You’ll Need

Associate's Degree Preferred, or equivalent level of experience (5 years of experience without an Associate's degree)

4+ years of relevant professional experience

Understanding of accounting principles including accrual accounting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word)

A strong worth ethic; be well-organized and a self-starter

A solid analytical and problem-solving skillset

A drive to raise process efficiency issues and collaborate with team members to implement solutions

Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to report on complex data in an easily understandable manner

The ability to work independently and within teams in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

The ability to manage and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously

Experience with accounting software (Microsoft GP a plus)

Our Core Competencies

Ability to provide excellent service to clients, including being able to diagnose and anticipate difficult service challenges, provide proactive and effective client-centered solutions, pass along service lessons to teammates, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the client’s perspective

The ability to effectively manage projects, proactively problem solve, and ensure quality control

A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to use that intelligence to appropriately adapt to stakeholders’ needs

The ability to effectively help communicate complex and nuanced messages to a variety of audiences, including adapting style, tone and content to meet various needs.

The ability to work cooperatively and inclusively with others to achieve shared goals, including supporting efforts that promote a safe and welcoming culture, providing timely and constructive feedback, and highlighting and sharing significant and new knowledge across the team

The ability to use available resources and feedback to continually develop mastery in your role and facilitate team learning, including a willingness to request feedback and incorporate it to improve individual…