Project Billing Specialist — Glen Allen, Virginia Job in Glen Allen, Virginia US

Project Billing Specialist -- Glen Allen, Virginia

Job Description AECOM's Glen Allen, VA office is hiring multiple Project Billing Specialists responsible for the invoicing of a portfolio of projects of varying sizes and types supporting a group of project managers. Responsibilities Perform invoice preparation per contract requirements for project portfolio; include preparation of draft invoices for Project manager review, assemble backup per client requirement, distribute final invoice to Client, Project manager and file according to Project manager instructions Expert knowledge on all projects supported; have a firm understanding of billing requirements per the contract Review and monitor unbilled balances to ensure timely billing of transactions. Be able to explain any unbilled balances. Update and track daily billing progress Interact with internal intra-office departments to resolve project specific discrepancies Refine billing set up in Oracle, if necessary Assist Project manager in the collection outstanding Receivables Strong customer focus/excellent relationship with Project managers and Project accountants Other projects as assigned Qualifications/Skill Set Requirements - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. - Ability to communicate initiatives, results, and analysis to project management - Maintain an excellent standard of quality on all work performed Initiative to find new ways to improve efficiency; results Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment Strong organizational skills Basic understanding of accounting principles Ability to prioritize and perform work with minimal supervision Excellent customer service skills Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience can be substituted Experience: - Minimum 2 years experience working in accounting/finance setting is desirable Prior experience preparing project billing is desirable Experience with ORACLE Projects or ERP software a plus - Experience with Adobe Standard desirable - Fluency in French or Spanish a plus but not required