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Project Billing Associate/ Accounts Associate/ Project control - Construction/ Freshers

Avacend, Inc.

Project Billing Associate/ Accounts Associate/ Project control - Construction/ Freshers

Shawnee Mission, KS
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Project Billing Associate

     

    6 month contract to hire opportunity. Will consider candidates with solid construction billing experience OR will also look at recent grad with an accounting degree.

     

     

    Start Date        

    2/4/2019

     

    End Date         

    2/4/2020

     

    Work Location: Overland Park - 6800 W. 115th

     

    Job Description, Required Skills, Education, Experience:

    Responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules. 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.

    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 & match contract terms.

      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 & 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.

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

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

      Provides support for client and annual B&V audit activities.

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

      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.

     

    Preferred Skills, Education, Experience:

    Preferred Job Qualifications     

      High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

      Experience 2+ Yrs. Related experience; preferably in project accounting.

      Government Engineering or Construction Industry experience preferred.

      FAR and CAS experience preferred.

     

      Customer Focus

      Organizing

      Planning

      Written Communications

      Action Oriented

      Informing

      Peer Relationships

      Microsoft Office Suite, Basic

      Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems, Basic   Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic   Technical accounting knowledge, Basic

     

     

     

    Required Skills Required Experience