Billing Analyst

Job title: Billing Analyst

About the Role Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic, growth-oriented company in Costa Mesa to add a Billing Analyst to their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a highly visible role where accuracy, insight, and collaboration directly impact financial operations and client relationships.

What You'll Do

• Own the billing cycle: take charge of end-to-end invoicing—from preparation to final review—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Drive AR performance: monitor receivables, investigate discrepancies, and support collections to keep cash flow strong and accounts current.
• Turn data into insights: analyze billing activity, WIP, and account trends to identify issues, improve reporting, and support better decision-making.
• Leverage Excel expertise: utilize advanced functions (pivot tables, SUMIFS, etc.) to reconcile data, build reports, and streamline processes.
• Partner with stakeholders: collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve billing questions, provide updates, and deliver a seamless experience.
• Elevate the customer experience: respond to inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account details with professionalism and urgency.
• Maintain audit-ready records: ensure billing data is accurate, organized, and up to date within internal systems.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment: balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or a closely related finance support role.
• Demonstrated experience handling end-to-end invoicing activities and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and SUMIFS for reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with billing software and the ability to learn system processes quickly.
• Experience reviewing work in progress and translating supporting data into accurate customer invoices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work well with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a dependable approach to meeting deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $35 - $42 USD per hour.
• Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance; eligible for company 401(k) plan.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.