Billing Analyst Jobs in Illinois
Billing Analyst jobs in Illinois are in active demand, with consistent openings across healthcare systems, insurance carriers, financial services firms, and manufacturing companies at levels from entry-level billing coordinators through senior analysts and billing managers. Most hiring concentrates in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Peoria, where major employers such as Advocate Health Care, Allstate, and Caterpillar maintain substantial billing and revenue cycle operations. Medical billing and revenue cycle management are the most sought-after specializations in the state, followed by utility billing and corporate accounts receivable. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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How you'll make an impact
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Gallagher Bassett Core Standard Billing team. The Billing Analyst will report to the Billing Director and play a key role in supporting billing operations related to standard billing arrangements and automated processes. The responsibilities outlined below reflect this role’s emphasis on analytical support, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement within a growing and evolving billing environment. The Gallagher Bassett Billing team is responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, and efficient billing solutions that support organizational performance and a strong client experience.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert for standard and automated billing processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational standards.
- Serve as a main point of contact for Gallagher Center of Excellence process analysts that support standard and automated billing processes.
- Perform reconciliations and analysis between automated billing results and source data, investigating discrepancies and escalating complex issues appropriately.
- Support issue resolution related to standard and automated billing by researching root causes, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
- Participate in initiatives to migrate contracts from manual or semi‑manual billing to automated billing.
- Review billing requirements to determine automation eligibility, identifying data gaps, system dependencies, or process barriers.
- Assist with billing configuration and testing for new or transitioned automated billing arrangements, validating calculations, schedules, and outputs prior to production.
- Maintain and update billing documentation and SOPs, particularly for standardized and automated processes, ensuring clarity and repeatability.
- Collaborate with Finance, Client Services, and IT to support ongoing billing enhancements, client changes, and process improvements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to increase automation, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Support monthly and other recurring billing cycles, meeting required deadlines while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
About You
Required:
- Requires bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience.
- Strong PC and Microsoft application skills.
- Excel expertise required (pivots, V-lookups, macros).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required
- 1-3 years related experience required
- Proficient in Excel with a practical understanding of formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, data validation, reconciliations, and data analysis
- Experience in the Insurance Industry and/or with Third Party Service Administrators a plus
- Experience working with billing systems, financial reporting tools, or ERP platforms, with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes a plus
- Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate billing issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes, explain complex issues, and contribute to clear SOPs and reporting.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, balanced with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset and accountability, taking initiative to see work through from analysis to resolution.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, with openness to change, learning, and process optimization.
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Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
How you'll make an impact
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Gallagher Bassett Core Standard Billing team. The Billing Analyst will report to the Billing Director and play a key role in supporting billing operations related to standard billing arrangements and automated processes. The responsibilities outlined below reflect this role’s emphasis on analytical support, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement within a growing and evolving billing environment. The Gallagher Bassett Billing team is responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, and efficient billing solutions that support organizational performance and a strong client experience.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert for standard and automated billing processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational standards.
- Serve as a main point of contact for Gallagher Center of Excellence process analysts that support standard and automated billing processes.
- Perform reconciliations and analysis between automated billing results and source data, investigating discrepancies and escalating complex issues appropriately.
- Support issue resolution related to standard and automated billing by researching root causes, documenting findings, and recommending corrective actions.
- Participate in initiatives to migrate contracts from manual or semi‑manual billing to automated billing.
- Review billing requirements to determine automation eligibility, identifying data gaps, system dependencies, or process barriers.
- Assist with billing configuration and testing for new or transitioned automated billing arrangements, validating calculations, schedules, and outputs prior to production.
- Maintain and update billing documentation and SOPs, particularly for standardized and automated processes, ensuring clarity and repeatability.
- Collaborate with Finance, Client Services, and IT to support ongoing billing enhancements, client changes, and process improvements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to increase automation, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Support monthly and other recurring billing cycles, meeting required deadlines while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
About You
Required:
- Requires bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience.
- Strong PC and Microsoft application skills.
- Excel expertise required (pivots, V-lookups, macros).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required
- 1-3 years related experience required
- Proficient in Excel with a practical understanding of formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, data validation, reconciliations, and data analysis
- Experience in the Insurance Industry and/or with Third Party Service Administrators a plus
- Experience working with billing systems, financial reporting tools, or ERP platforms, with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes a plus
- Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to evaluate billing issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes, explain complex issues, and contribute to clear SOPs and reporting.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, balanced with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset and accountability, taking initiative to see work through from analysis to resolution.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, with openness to change, learning, and process optimization.
#LI-KK3
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in billing analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in medical billing codes including ICD-10 and CPT for healthcare roles
- Experience with billing software such as Epic, Meditech, or SAP
- Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes and general ledger reconciliation
- Familiarity with Illinois Medicaid billing requirements and claim submission procedures
- Strong attention to detail with experience resolving billing discrepancies and denials
Billing Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a billing analyst in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect at least an associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field, though many prefer a bachelor's degree. For healthcare billing roles, earning a Certified Professional Biller credential through the American Academy of Professional Coders or a Certified Coding Associate credential strengthens candidacy considerably. Illinois does not issue a state-specific billing analyst license, but large health systems and insurance carriers in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs often require coding certification before hire.
How much do billing analysts make in Illinois?
Billing analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $49,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,560 for the lowest 10% to over $76,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire billing analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring billing analysts in Illinois right now include Uline, Gallagher, and secretariat, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of major health systems, insurance headquarters, and manufacturing corporations means demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than limited to one industry.
Which Illinois cities have the most billing analyst jobs?
Chicago, Pekin, and Waukegan are the Illinois cities with the most billing analyst openings. Chicago leads by a wide margin because it anchors the state's healthcare, insurance, and corporate finance sectors, while Schaumburg and other suburban corridors draw demand from the large insurance and technology company campuses clustered along the I-90 and I-290 corridors.
Are there remote billing analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Billing analysis is a desk-based, software-driven role that translates well to remote work. About 100% of billing analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers in healthcare revenue cycle and corporate finance have adopted flexible arrangements. Denial management and insurance follow-up positions tend to be the most consistently remote-eligible sub-roles.
How can I get hired as a billing analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a billing coordinator or patient account representative role at one of Illinois's large health systems, such as Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, or AMITA Health, which routinely hire candidates without direct billing experience and provide on-the-job coding and claims training. Lateral moves from medical receptionist, insurance verification, or accounts receivable clerk positions are common stepping stones. Earning a Certified Professional Biller or medical coding certificate before applying gives a first-time candidate a meaningful edge over uncredentialed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to billing analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to billing analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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