Project Billing Accountant

About the Position

Project Billing Accountant (Bird Electric)

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

Building on Black & Veatch’s world-class integrated solutions, the company acquired Bird Electric in May 2023. Bird Electric expands Black & Veatch’s existing capabilities, staff resources, and equipment to meet critical infrastructure demands for a wider client base.

This position is responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules. Responsible for intermediate to moderately complex level billings.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing:

  • Generates, audits, and distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract.
  • Ensures billing rates or billing schedules are correctly attached to projects and match contract terms.
  • Reviews and ensures expenses billed are accurate with required backup and match contract terms.
  • Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly.
  • Serves as client liaison for invoicing submittal and resolution of outstanding items.
  • Researches past due invoices and collaborates with project teams on collection activities.
  • Identifies process improvement opportunities for billings owned.

• Financial Analysis:

  • Researches and responds to project invoicing related questions as requested.

• Projects:

  • Complexity and volume include at least one of the following: multiple contracts, multiple task orders, and/or purchase orders.

• Compliance:

  • Coordinates research and analysis activities related to invoicing as required in support of client requests and the annual audit activities.
  • May interact directly with auditors as necessary.

• Supervisory and Resource Management:

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

• Primary Internal Clients:

  • Billing team peers, supervisors and management; project managers; project controls; project accounting.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience. Typically 2+ years’ related experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred Technical Skills:
    • Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
    • Knowledge of Bird Electric Systems, Basic
    • Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
    • Technical accounting knowledge, Basic
  • Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
    • Organizing
    • Planning
    • Written Communications
    • Informing
    • Peer Relationships
    • Dealing with Ambiguity
    • Problem Solving

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment.

Competencies

• Action oriented
• Customer focus

Salary Plan

• FIN: Finance

Job Grade

• 014

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• A variety of additional benefits including a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

About the Company

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.

Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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Nearest Major Market: Brownsville

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