Job Details
Project Accountant (Billing Specialist)
As a member of the Accounts Receivable team, this position will be reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager within the Hoffman Estates corporate office. The Project Accountant is responsible for managing a portfolio of assigned customers with responsibilities including contract and project review in the ERP system, timely and accurate monthly contract billing and ad-hoc special billing requests.
Responsibilities:
- Validate project set-up in the ERP system for accuracy in accordance with customer contracts.
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) regarding contract documents, change orders and purchase orders, and any additional services-related to billing.
- Prepare monthly client billing within the established deadlines.
- Ensure that revenue is recognized in accordance with company policy.
- Actively participate in team oriented continuous improvement and automation projects.
- Assist AR Manager with month end close reporting and additional reporting requirements as needed.
- Work closely with customers with overdue accounts and attempt to collect the overdue amounts.
- Assist other team members as needed.
- Ad hoc Accounts Receivable duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Required Experience
- 4 years: Experience in contract billing and contract management.
- Strong computer skills with proficient knowledge of MS Office products; Advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of pivot tables and VLOOKUP is required.
- Strong organizational skills to work large amount of data and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and contract review.
Preferred Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience combined
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
- Experience in working with SAP or large ERP system.
- Experience with Kimble software, Dynamics and Salesforce a plus.