How to hire a senior billing analyst

How to hire a senior billing analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior billing analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior billing analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior billing analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a senior billing analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect senior billing analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of senior billing analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Senior Billing Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Billing Analyst	Financial clerks do administrative work for many types of organizations. They keep records, help customers, and carry out financial transactions.	$19-40
   Rater	The duties of a rater depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. Typically, it is their responsibility to rate products, services, or systems according to criteria or a set of standards, ensuring quality and compliance to regulations... Show more	$11-30
   Biller	Billers are medical professionals who are responsible for translating health care services into medical claims to be submitted to insurance companies. These billers are required to obtain patient medical records and interpret them to determine the billable units and services... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • SQL
   • Financial Reports
   • Billing Issues
   • Process Improvement
   • Epic
   • Billing Procedures
   • Data Entry
   • Billing Process
   • Billing Data
   • SOX
   • Deltek Costpoint
   • Customer Inquiries
   • CPT

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the requirement gathering effort from key customers for development of new JAVA applications and for troubleshooting customer issues.
   • Range of knowledge in CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS codes and other billing standards.
   • Forecast, prepare, and analyze cash flow, DSO, and bad debt reserve
   • Monitor compliance to corporate financial and legal policies and (Sarbanes-Oxley law) SOX compliance.
   • Maintain invoice files and supporting documentation as required for audits and in accordance with SOX requirements.
   • Prepare certification of medical necessity and prior authorization forms for Medicaid reimbursement and follow through on appeals when applicable.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior billing analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A senior billing analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, senior billing analysts' average salary in arkansas is 46% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior billing analysts 51% less than senior-level senior billing analysts.
   • Certifications. A senior billing analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a senior billing analyst's salary.

   Average senior billing analyst salary

   $58,951yearly

   $28.34 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior billing analyst salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average senior billing analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$83,926	$40
   2	Washington	$76,669	$37
   3	California	$73,144	$35
   4	Maryland	$72,742	$35
   5	New York	$70,431	$34
   6	Massachusetts	$69,333	$33
   7	Oregon	$64,665	$31
   8	Michigan	$60,772	$29
   9	Arizona	$60,545	$29
   10	Texas	$58,808	$28
   11	Virginia	$58,606	$28
   12	Ohio	$58,380	$28
   13	Colorado	$53,824	$26
   14	Utah	$52,036	$25
   15	Missouri	$50,858	$24
   16	Louisiana	$48,036	$23
   17	Tennessee	$47,080	$23

   Average senior billing analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Bayer	$95,782	$46.05
   2	Amazon	$92,129	$44.29	3
   3	Snowflake Computing	$91,045	$43.77	2
   4	Proofpoint	$83,026	$39.92
   5	Guidehouse	$79,175	$38.06	29
   6	Highland General Hospital	$75,748	$36.42
   7	Verizon Communications	$73,587	$35.38
   8	Alameda Health System	$69,267	$33.30
   9	ICF	$67,927	$32.66
   10	IDI	$66,992	$32.21
   11	Element Fleet Management	$66,972	$32.20	3
   12	CKE Restaurants Holdings	$66,269	$31.86
   13	Methodist Health System	$64,760	$31.13	12
   14	Veolia Water Tech	$63,770	$30.66
   15	HUB International	$63,083	$30.33	2
   16	Charter Communications	$61,869	$29.74
   17	Saint-Gobain	$61,161	$29.40
   18	Cape Cod Healthcare	$61,137	$29.39
   19	Mount Auburn Hospital	$60,447	$29.06
   20	Beaumont Health	$60,340	$29.01

4. Writing a senior billing analyst job description

   A senior billing analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior billing analyst job description:

   Senior billing analyst job description example

   While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.
   
   This position is for a Senior Billing Analyst focused on addressing billing and collection issues in an efficient and customer-centric manner. This role is integral in creating the best billing experience for Databricks customers while also identifying and driving A/R process improvements. The ideal candidate will be the subject matter expert for their function and a highly effective communicator who is organized, efficient, forward thinking, and able to work autonomously. The candidate will join the A/R Operations team as an individual contributor and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Billing, Credit & Collections.
   The impact you will have:
   
   * Process customer billings (recurring, one-time, professional services, and usage) and verify the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of invoices
   * Responsible for reviewing and answering billing tickets in Salesforce billing queue promptly to meet SLAs
   * Play a key role in projects auto-mating billing functions within Netsuite from Salesforce
   * Assist in identifying process improvements and provide guidance to leadership.
   * Research and resolve customer inquiries related to billing disputes and ensure they are escalated to the appropriate parties
   * Proactively identify and implement operational improvements, enhancements, and system customizations that meet business requirements.
   * Actively seek solutions to business/customer needs and suggest innovative solutions on behalf of the customer experience.
   * Responsible for month-end close activities, A/R Roll Forward, and other account reconciliations
   * Assist with quarter-end audit requests
   * Upload invoices against POs in vendor portals as needed
   * Submit requests for credits to adjust billing or making any adjustments to A/R
   * Manage customer portals and ensuring billing is uploaded on a timely basis
   * Maintain documentation around A/R processes and policies
   * Perform miscellaneous duties and ad hoc projects as assigned
   
   What we look for:
   
   * Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is strongly preferred
   * 4+ years of demonstrated ability with billing and accounts receivable environment
   * Consistent track record of improving process efficiencies, problem solving, and dealing with billing and collection escalations
   * Proficient using billing systems, Google Suite, and ticketing platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Salesforce)
   * Self-starter, meticulous, team-oriented and comfortable operating under pressure in a high growth, fast paced SaaS environment a plus
   * Familiarity of subscription and overage usage billing practices
   * Familiarity with Tableau a plus
   * Proficient in account reconciliation and knowledge in Excel (pivots, sumifs, vlookups)
   * Systems experience in Salesforce, and Netsuite or other major ERP systems
   * Knowledge of systems implementation and integrations experience
   
   Benefits
   
   * Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
   * 401(k) Plan
   * Equity awards
   * Flexible time off
   * Paid parental leave
   * Family Planning
   * Gym reimbursement
   * Annual personal development fund
   * Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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5. Post your job

   To find senior billing analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any senior billing analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior billing analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your senior billing analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit senior billing analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with senior billing analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior billing analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior billing analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior billing analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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