Billing Manager Jobs in the United States

Billing Manager Jobs Overview

Are you a natural leader who enjoys solving problems? Billing managers oversee billing departments and ensure timely, accurate payment processing. In billing manager jobs, you find and solve discrepancies, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle customer inquiries as well as supervise other billing staff.

Successful billing managers have strong analytical and communication skills. You're organized and can solve problems quickly. You must also be proficient in using common financial software programs.

Most billing managers work standard business hours with some overtime opportunities. You may work for a large company or for a third-party financial entity that serves multiple businesses.

Billing Manager Salary

Billing manager jobs are similar to billing supervisor roles, which command a median annual salary of $41,700. The pay range is between $32,987 and $66,817.

Billing managers may earn more in certain industries as well. For example, a billing manager who works for a hospital may earn more than a billing manager who works for a small retail business.

Pay can vary based on experience, responsibilities, and other factors. Some cities have higher average salaries than others. These are the cities with the highest demand for billing managers:

• New York, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Los Angeles, CA
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX

How much do billing managers earn where you live? Use Monster’s salary calculator to find out billing manager salaries in your area.

How to Find Billing Manager Jobs That Suit You

Consider your interests and career goals to help you find the right position for your needs. Identify your personal and professional strengths and weaknesses to aid in your job search.

Think about how your personal life factors in. Perhaps you need weekends off to spend with your family or friends. You may be seeking good health benefits or other specific job benefits.

List Your Qualifications

Read the entire job description and check for any specific requirements to ensure that your experience and training match the job listing. A medical billing manager may require a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential. However, a position with an accounting firm may require a candidate with regulatory compliance experience.

Study the Employer

You can usually find information about the mission and values of a company on its website. Does the workplace culture fit your values?

Research the work environment as well. There are smaller workplaces, large companies, and both slow- and fast-paced facilities that hire billing managers.

Gauge Your Room for Growth

You may want to move to a higher position or a different department within a few years. Is advancement possible within the company?

Some larger companies encourage growth. A company may offer to train you for a higher position or pay for you to become a Certified Public Accountant.

If advancement requires additional education, find out if the employer offers tuition assistance. Some may provide training for certifications or credentials.

How to Apply for Billing Manager Jobs

Review the responsibilities and required qualifications. Make note of the skills you possess that match the specific job’s requirements, such as a certain number of years of medical billing experience.

Are there special application instructions? Employers may want you to show proof of credentials or training. Some may require references within the financial industry.

Create a Strong Resume

Search for keywords in the job description. For example, a job may require collections experience, reporting experience, or something else.

Some of the keywords commonly used in listings for billing manager jobs are:

• invoicing
• accuracy
• compliance
• customer service
• scheduling
• reconciling

Use the specific keywords from the job description in your resume. Fit them in the right sections to demonstrate your relevant skills and experience. As you create your resume, be aware of common resume mistakes.

Check out this finance manager resume example as inspiration. Use similar action words and specific numbers to highlight your notable achievements.

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Create a Good Cover Letter

A personalized cover letter can help your resume stand out to employers. Keep it under a page in length. State what you like about the company and why you are a good fit for the position.

Highlight your relevant skills and notable achievements in your cover letter. Perhaps with a previous company, you managed a staff of 15 billing clerks and maintained 99% invoice accuracy three years in a row. Close your letter by stating that you are interested in scheduling an interview.

Submit Your Application

When you finish your application, review the information carefully. Look for typos. Ensure that all dates and numbers are correct.

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Follow-Up Procedures After You Apply

Look through the job description to see if there are specific instructions about following up. Some companies state that applicants should not contact them. However, it helps to follow up if the company does not prohibit it.

Timing is important when it comes to following up. Give the hiring manager about two weeks to read applications and conduct other interviews.

Craft Your Follow-Up Communication

Follow-up messages should be meaningful and short. Identify a few strengths or a special reason why you fit the job description and state why you want to work for the company. Whether you email or call the HR manager, plan what to say first.

Does the job listing provide a preferred contact method? If so, use that for your follow-up communication. Use these tips for planning an effective follow-up message.

Identify a Contact Person

Although this may not always be possible, try to find out who to contact when you follow up. Some job listings provide the name and title of a hiring manager.

If you cannot find that information, search the company’s website. As a last resort, call the company to ask the receptionist who makes hiring decisions.

How to Interview for Billing Manager Jobs

Receiving a call about an interview is a nice reward for all your hard work. Take the time to prepare for your interview.

Learn More About the Employer

You already did a little research before you applied. Before you attend an interview, do further research to learn more about the company.

Look for information about achievements. Are there reviews about the specific company and role? If so, find out what other billing managers liked or disliked about the job.

Tips for Interviewing

Companies may use different interview formats. For example, larger companies may conduct group interviews or multiple rounds of interviews with different people such as hiring managers, executives, or others in the company.

Interviews for billing manager jobs may take place online or in the office. Be sure to research parking, travel time, and other important factors if the interview is on location. For online interviews, make sure your electronic device’s microphone and camera work with the chosen platform.

Preparing for Your Interview

Be confident during your interview and be your authentic self as you answer each question. Interviewers should have a clear idea of who you are.

Hiring managers often ask what you would do in specific situations. For example, they may provide scenarios and ask you how to solve them. These questions determine if you can handle important aspects of the job.

Some examples of typical interview questions related to billing manager jobs include:

• How do you foster effective communication between the billing department and other teams, such as customer service?
• Describe your strategy for managing a team during high-volume periods.
• How do you handle disputes with clients?
• From your experience, how do you ensure the confidentiality of sensitive billing information within your team?

You can answer behavioral questions that show your responses to situations by utilizing the STAR technique. To do this, recall a specific example of a similar situation, such as a time you handled a regulatory issue.

Next, state the required tasks of the situation, and communicate the actions you took. Explain how the results were successful or effective.

Interviewers may also ask questions about competency. These relate to specific requirements. For instance, medical billing managers may need to know about claim submission procedures, CPT codes, CD-10-CM classifications, and more.

Companies may ask more general or unique interview questions as well. Be prepared to answer these common interview questions.

How to Follow Up After an Interview

Send a thank-you message to the hiring manager within 24-48 hours. If the job listing states a specific contact method, use that when you follow up.

Plan your email or phone call. Use these tips for making a follow-up phone call after an interview. Keep your communication short and impactful.

How to Respond to a Billing Manager Job Offer

First, congratulate yourself for all your hard work. You deserve this!

Next, thank the hiring manager. Respond using the same form of communication the hiring manager used to offer you the job.

In your correspondence, include how long you may need to consider the job. It is acceptable to ask for a short amount of time to consider the salary, benefits, and job responsibilities.

Are the benefits acceptable? Check to see if other billing managers in your area with similar experience receive a similar salary.

Understand all the requirements and duties of the job to ensure they match the job listing. Also, find out if the schedule will work for your needs.

You may need to negotiate one or more items. For instance, you may need a higher salary or a certain day off for family obligations.

Many employers are willing to negotiate and make reasonable changes. If something is unacceptable, politely try to negotiate it.

Billing Manager Career Paths

Many people with billing manager jobs seek additional education for higher-paying roles. For example, you may study finance or accounting.

If your emphasis is in accounting, you may become a cost accountant, advancing to become a cost accounting manager. With a focus on finance, your career may take you to the level of finance executive.

A billing manager may become an accounts receivable manager in some companies. In a larger corporation, you may be promoted to senior billing manager and earn a higher salary.

Similar Occupations

Here are some roles that are similar to billing manager jobs:

• account manager
• operations manager
• medical office manager