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Accounting Operations Manager - Billing

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Illinois, Northbrook
330 Pfingsten Road (Show on map)
Sep 29, 2025
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) relies on the talent and dedication of essential corporate support functions to deliver exceptional service to our external clients and support for our project managers amidst the demands of a fast-paced work environment.WJE employs extraordinary people-people with exceptional talent and outstanding character with a willingness to excel as members of the WJE team. WJE encourages people to be innovative, supports professional development, and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Position Summary: The Accounting Operations Manager position provides expertise accounting support for the company. They oversee the Billing, Assembly & Mailing, Time & Expense, Client Services, and Payroll functions. Typical Functions: Provide accounting support and guidance across each of the accounting operational functions, ensuring alignment with company policies and financial regulations. Oversee billing process which includes: eBilling, eFiling, and project initiation to ensure invoices are accurate and posted in a timely manner. Resolve billing issues and review upstream processes to address process improvements. Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors across accounting operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex accounting issues and support business initiatives. Monitor and analyze performance trends for each function to drive accountability and continuous improvement. Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support financial audits and ensure operational transparency. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred. 7+ years experience in a high-volume billing role. Solid understanding of accounting processes on peer groups. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Exceptional communication skills. Culture, Compensation, and Benefits: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwaveringCommitment to our core and culture, strongExpertise, and genuineEnthusiasm for their work. Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at www.wje.com/careers WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits: Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation. A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range: $102,960.00 - $154,440.00 WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including: Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately Time off to care for yourself and others Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development Learn more about WJE's total rewards package here. WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.