Billing Specialist
Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina, 29228, USA
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Location: Columbia
Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family GroupJob Family Group Finance
Job ProfileBilling Specialist I
Management LevelIndividual Contributor
Flexible Work OptionCan work remotely anywhere in the specified country
TravelNo
Work ShiftDay
CompensationHourly base pay rate is $16.59 - $24.86/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Job DescriptionCox Automotive is hiring a Billing Specialist I position. This is a customer-facing position responsible for handling inbound customer inquiries via both phone & email. This role is a first line of contact for customers. Billing Specialists partner with various departments to support the customer & internal teams. Activities include conducting research, processing & auditing invoices, & assisting customers with other billing-related requests.
They are also responsible for managing the approval workflow & other customer-facing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Process billing transactions, invoices, credits, and account adjustments accurately and within established timelines.
- Set up and maintain customer accounts within billing systems.
- Review, verify, and audit billing information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.
- Post payments and adjustments to customer accounts.
- Monitor billing reports and identify exceptions or potential issues.
- Assist with collections-related activities and payment tracking as needed.
- Partner with internal departments to gather information and resolve billing concerns.
- Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
- Follow company billing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance billing efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of billing-related experience, preferably in a customer-facing role. Any level degree or certification beyond HS Diploma or GED will have 1+ year of relevant experience.
- Ability to articulate issues, document resolution, & recognize when to elevate
- Strong written & verbal communication skills required
- Effective accounting, organizational, attention to detail, & time management skills required
- Excellent computer & software knowledge essential, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, with Oracle
- Experience working with customers or vendors to resolve issues with an excellent customer service track record
Drug Testing To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Benefits- 6.67 hours of paid time off every month
- seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- bereavement leave
- time off to vote
- jury duty leave
- volunteer time off
- military leave
- parental leave
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like…
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