Billing Specialist I

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Job Description

AECOM is looking for a Billing Specialist I to assist the Finance Services team of the DCS and Consulting Services Group. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of office and remote schedule and will be based out of Glen Allen, VA.

Job Description: 

• Perform end-to-end billing tasks in compliance with approved billing policies & procedures, accounting standards, SOX, internal controls and within the approved service level agreements.
• Assigned invoices may range from moderately complex to complex transactions.
• Update client billing information and instructions and billing rates.
• Gather and review backup documentations for billing purposes.
• Perform revenue recalculation steps in Oracle.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure invoices are submitted to the clients timely and accurately.
• Distribute invoices to external clients through various distribution platforms e.g. mail, email, and client portal uploads.
• Respond to inquiries and escalate issues and concerns to the Team Lead for timely resolution.
• Participate in governance meetings with Operations Team and/or clients.
• Perform varied simple periodic and ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Billing Team Leader or Billing Manager.
• Address critical issues with the guidance of Team Leader within the prescribed turn-around time.
• May support Team Lead in data gathering and report generation.
• Assess identified issues and collate documentation to assist in investigating and in resolving common and recurring issues.
• Perform transition-related activities such as process training & desktop procedures creation.
• Support selected simple process improvement initiatives to streamline processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting or a related field; or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience in Billing, Accounts Receivable, or Order-to-Cash a plus. 
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe application.
• Advance knowledge and understanding of accounting standards and procedures and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP, e.i., Oracle Systems or SAP is preferred.
• Previous experience in process migration/transition is preferred.
• Experience working in Shared Services or BPO is preferred. 

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future
• Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not offered for this position
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $38k - $50k annually. 
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings