Sr. Billing Specialist

at  Robert Half

Robert Half is partnering with a large energy company as they are in growth mode and looking to expand their billing department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that is committed to making a positive impact on our local community and the environment here in Des Plaines, IL
As a Sr. Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the billing process for our energy/ federal and state contractual projects. You will work closely with the project management team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing, as well as provide support with various administrative tasks related to project management. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday - Great benefits upon permanent!
Qualifications: •Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles •Experience with billing, reading Legal contracts and applying to invoicing •Detail oriented with ability to achieve high level of accuracy •Microsoft Office proficiency Including knowledge of Excel Pivot Tables, Formulas •Ability to work well with all levels of employees through both written and verbal interpersonal communication skills •Excellent problem-solving skills •Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines •At least 4 years’ experience in project accounting / billing •BS degree in Accounting / Business or related field
Responsibilities •Responsible for monthly billings, assisting billing team with reconciliations to revenue and acting as a billing liaison to General Accounting and Project Managers •Consistently calculates, processes, distributes, files, and posts monthly/quarterly invoices for projects as assigned and when covering when team members are out •Research projects to ensure their accuracy and adherence to the contractual terms •Ensures billing matches the revenue calculated per the PSR and notes any timing differences or other variances and researches where appropriate •Identifies inconsistencies/problems with billings and works to resolve •Resolves complex billing issues involving multiple areas such as project setup, contractual requirements, cost share and unallowable expense •Ensure billing provides all supporting documentation for project billings including creating and submitting of sponsor customized invoicing support, SF425 data, and any other reporting requirements to ensure adherence to billing guidelines established within the Briefs •Reviews and prepares/maintains complex sponsor-requested spreadsheets •Manage and review all contract change orders to ensure they are billed properly and to proactively address any potential anomalies •Research’s inconsistencies/potential problems at the project level and works with team and/or Manager to resolve the issues •Assists General Accounting with Unbilled Analysis •Maintains royalty payment distribution worksheet and initiates payments •Provides 606 Analysis at year end •Perform other duties as assigned
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