Revenue Specialist

Description

The Revenue Specialist is responsible for accurate processing and invoicing of accounts receivables (A/R) and ensuring proper revenue recognition through adherence to provided revenue recognition specifications. The ideal candidate will be adept at using accounting software packages/Microsoft Excel and have previous experience in a billing office. Candidates with prior software contracts experience are strongly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Process billings and generate invoices for Tyler in accordance with contract specifications.
• Set deferred revenue schedules in accordance with established procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Tyler revenue recognition policies.
• Resolve billing issues that may arise.
• Input projects into Tyler's Professional Services Automation (PSA) tool.
• Set up budgets and billing schedules.
• Process and adjust records and bill according to contractual terms.
• Provide maintenance renewal quotes to clients based on information from the invoicing systems.
• Set up Merchant accounts with Payment Processor.
• Assist Project Managers with Merchant setup process and training.
• Research and resolve online payment issues that may occur.
• Prepare reports and process monthly revenue share.
• Complete daily and monthly reconciliations.
• Prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Contribute ideas and suggest process improvements to drive greater efficiencies.

The Revenue Specialist must be able to:

• Identify billing issues and effectively communicate and resolve those issues with minimal impact to external customers.
• Process invoices and appropriately set deferred revenue schedules while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Tyler revenue recognition policies.
• Accurately process large quantities of invoices under tight deadlines.
• Understand sales tax applications to ensure billing is correct.
• Generate and present relevant and actionable information as requested by management.
• Work with staff at various levels assisting them in meeting the needs of the internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of accounting principles or prior experience in a billing office is helpful
• 2 or more years' experience in accounts receivable billing
• Experience working with general accounting applications
• Keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• An understanding of sales tax applications is helpful to ensure billing is correct
• Experience downloading reports and manipulating data from various applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to thrive and perform under tight deadlines while managing competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with Sarbanes - Oxley (SOX)