Billing Specialist

BILLING SPECIALIST
$60,000–$65,000 (depending on experience)
Pittsburgh, PA 15143

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support billing operations within a higher education environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate billing, smooth payment processing, and clear communication with students and families. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working with both financial data and people.

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, student-focused work
• Collaborative and supportive finance team
• Stable organization with growth potential
• Hybrid schedule offering strong work-life balance (at least 2 days onsite)

• Generate and distribute accurate billing statements
• The Billing Specialist will process cash receipts and post transactions to the general ledger
• Perform month-end reconciliations for accounts and payments
• Assist with refunds and annual tax form processing (1098-T)
• Respond to billing inquiries with professionalism and clarity
• The Billing Specialist will investigate and resolve account discrepancies, partnering with internal departments
• Prepare reports for internal use and compliance requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4+ years)
• 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or financial services
• Higher education experience is a plus
• Experience with Colleague or similar systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a customer service-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities