Project Billing Associate

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114525

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

 

Why Black & Veatch?

 

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

 

The Opportunity

As the Project Billing Associate, you will have the opportunity to:

 

• Be responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules
• Be responsible for basic to intermediate level billings
• Work closely with Project Accountants and Project Controls personnel
• Answer Project Management questions regarding project billing criteria and invoice drafts
• Works under close supervision

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible.   Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services. 

Key Responsibilities

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 and 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 

Financial Analysis:

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

Projects:

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

Compliance:

• Provides support for client and annual Black and Veatch audit activities 

Supervisory and Resource Management:

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

Primary Internal Clients:

• Primary internal clients are project managers, project controls, finance managers and/or finance supervisors 

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred  

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
• Knowledge of Black and Veatch Systems, Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic 

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships 

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may inc