Project Billing Associate

Project Billing Associate

Bird Electric Enterprises

The Project Billing Associate is responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules. Responsible for basic to intermediate level billings. This position works closely with Project Accountants and Project Controls personnel. This position will also answer Project Management questions regarding project billing criteria and invoice drafts. Works under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Invoicing:

• Generates, audits and distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract
• Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly
• Ensures billing rates or billing schedules are correctly attached to projects and match contract terms
• Coordinates research and analysis activities related to invoicing as required
• Researches past due invoices and collaborates with project teams on collection activities
• Collaborates with Treasury to clean up "on account" cash receipts

Financial Analysis:

• May support project invoicing related analysis, as assigned by providing requested information

Projects:

• Complexity and volume is limited to transactional level details and basic projects of standard contract terms

Compliance:

• Provides support for client and annual Black and Veatch audit activities

Supervisory and Resource Management:

• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement

Primary Internal Clients:

• Primary internal clients are project managers, project controls, finance managers and/or finance supervisors

• Minimum Qualifications

• Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field.

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
• Knowledge of Black and Veatch Systems, Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Organizing

• Planning

• Written Communications

• Informing

• Peer Relationships

• Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.

• Competencies

• Action oriented

• Customer focus

• Salary Plan

• FIN: Finance

• Job Grade

• 013

• Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. This text describes the role and qualifications for the Project Billing Associate position at Bird Electric Enterprises. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.

• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

• By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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• Nearest Major Market: Brownsville

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