Investment Operations - Billing Specialist (Rockford, IL)

Job Details: Job Location: Rockford IL Headquarters

• Rockford, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $55000.00 - $70000.00Salary, Job Shift: Day, a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Savant is seeking an Investment Operations Billing Specialist in Rockford, IL. Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in financial services? As an Investment Operations Billing Specialist, you’ll help ensure client accounts are established and billed accurately while supporting the operational processes behind a growing wealth management firm. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys working with numbers, investigating discrepancies, and finding practical solutions. You do not need previous wealth management experience to be considered. We’re looking for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and an eagerness to learn. In this role, you can expect to focus in the following areas: Setting up new client accounts, account groupings, and billing arrangements accurately and on time Supporting the collection of client fees from accounts held with our custodians Researching and helping resolve billing or fee-collection issues Reviewing billing history to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate next steps Partnering with advisors and internal teams to understand unique billing situations and client fee agreements Assisting with billing corrections, client credits, and refunds when needed Helping create customized fee schedules that align with client agreements Maintaining accurate information in our portfolio management and billing systems Responding to internal and external requests in a timely and professional manner Supporting departmental projects, including system migrations and integrations Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and team efficiency Collaborating with teammates and providing support during high-volume periods These responsibilities reflect the account setup, fee collection, auditing, research, reporting, and cross-functional coordination included in the current role description. A couple things to note about our Investment Operations Billing Specialist position: Position location: Ideally
• Rockford, IL; however, we will also consider candidates in the Madison, WI area Work model: Hybrid and remote eligible long-term. Typical working hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm CST This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early-career candidate interested in financial operations, accounting, investments, or wealth management. Training and support will be provided to help you learn Savant’s systems, processes, and approach to client billing.

Qualifications

The Investment Operations Billing Specialist position typically requires the following qualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field preferred, but not required Relevant internship, coursework, or professional experience involving numbers, data, financial information, customer service, or administrative processes is helpful Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work Comfort working with numbers, spreadsheets, and multiple sources of information Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to investigate an issue, ask thoughtful questions, and follow it through to resolution Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, or the ability to learn these programs quickly Collaborative approach and willingness to support teammates Client-first mindset and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information Interest in learning financial-services technology, billing systems, and wealth management operations Equivalent combinations of education, internships, and work experience will be considered.

What Sets Savant Apart Collaborative, integrated model across advisory, tax, and planning, with teams working together rather than in silos Growth-oriented firm offering meaningful opportunities for career development and long-term impact Values-driven culture grounded in excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership Majority employee-owned, giving our team a shared stake in our long-term success Our Total Rewards At Savant, we invest in our people, supporting both their well-being and long-term growth.

We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000. Actual compensation is determined on an individual basis and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market conditions. This role may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation based on responsibilities and performance.

Core Benefits, Effective Day One Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage Financial and Long-Term Rewards 401(k) with company match, including Roth and Traditional options Team-based incentive opportunities and recognition programs Time Away and Flexibility Generous paid time off, plus at least 10 paid holidays Annual “Savantiversary” day Summer Hours with shorter work weeks during the summer Parental leave, personal leave, and other life-event support Well-Being and Everyday Perks Employee Assistance Program Wellness reimbursements, including eligible gym memberships Flexible “Dress for Your Day” approach We’re happy to share more details about our benefits and total rewards during the hiring process.

Take your career to new heights, apply today! All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this position. Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered. Savant Capital LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.