IDEMIA is the global leader in identity and security. Our mission is to create a safe and simple future where identity verification is indisputable, and only you can assert your identity. We are a distributed company leveraging the latest technologies to deliver world-class products in the private and public sectors of finance, telecom, identity, security, retail, sports entertainment, commercial, government, and IoT. We use a variety of technologies and approaches to deliver quality product and services to government agencies and technology companies. IDEMIA is a made up of a group of 14,000 diverse people from different nationalities, speaking over 20 different languages. Together, our solutions impact the everyday lives of citizens and nations. In this ever-changing world, protecting your identity is paramount. Join the team that is ensuring one person- one identity. The contract management team is responsible for the order processing, invoicing of all contracts within the public security business line. The team of 4 is managing a volume of 5,000+ invoices contracts representing over $100M of annual revenues.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO):
- Manages and leads the day-to-day operations of the Public Security Contracts Billing department
- Plans, coordinates, trains and monitors department personnel performance
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers (where appropriate) to proactively identify and develop efficient billing strategies and solutions to address customer invoicing requirements
- Provides strategic and administrative guidance to staff of appropriate invoicing and support documentation standards
- Establishes and maintains internal controls to achieve corporate objectives related to invoicing, government contracting regulations, accounting, and financial reporting. Designs and implements internal controls as needed.
- Reviews and approves each invoice prior to its release and/or submission to the customer
- Develops and implements process improvements for department with an emphasis on efficiency and accuracy
- Oversees documentation and update of department desk procedures to ensure all key department activities are documented
- Interfaces with senior management
Required Skills
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to influence others
- Advanced, hands-on experience with Microsoft GP and Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of accounting standards, practices, and procedures
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Required Experience
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible experience in the government contract billing, reporting, or accounting fields
- Experience working with and responding to internal, external or government auditor requests
- Experience working with ERP systems (Ideally Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains) and MS Excel
- Experience with managing personnel, including in a teleworking environment
- Experience reviewing and approving journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations and performing month-end close activities