Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Are you interested in a career in the fun, exciting, yet stable field of civil engineering? BinkleyBarfield | DCCM takes pride in our exceptional staff and considers our team critical to the company’s success. Providing professionals with the tools and training they need to achieve excellence in their careers is key to employee engagement and productivity. Our goal is to foster a work environment that attracts top talent, inspires innovation, and renders excellence in service to our clients.
Our Accounting team in Houston office has an immediate need for a Project Accountant / Biller? In this role you are fully responsible for the project billing process, including responding to client inquiries, verifying employee’s chargeable time, in accordance with the established accounting standards and billing policy.
What you will do :
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders, other project modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
- Open projects, proposals and clients in an enterprise software system.
- Review contracts for the financial related terms and conditions, ensure that they are clearly and accurately represented on the Project Opening documentation. Inform Project Managers of any discrepancies.
- Process draft invoices and all related documents through an electronic billing system.
- Prepare final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
- Upload final invoices to client billing portals if needed.
- Review consultant invoices and coordinate with PM for approvals.
- Maintain electronic filing and archiving of project specific documents, including project opening forms, contracts, proposals and budget changes.
- It is expected that the Biller / Project Accountant maintain a continuous line of communication to clear any open items.
- Ensure that appropriate approvals are obtained in accordance with company policies.
- Research and reconcile project related issues, identify cause of project variances and clear when possible.
- Support and assist Project Managers.
- Perform additional assignments, as needed.
- Communicate and coordinate with the local offices.
Who you are :
You are a good communicator who not only has oral and written skills but are also an excellent listener with above average comprehension. You are a critical thinker who can apply knowledge engage in effective problem solving. Relationship management both externally and internally is a mastered skillset. You also excel in time and task management and planning.
What you bring :
High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred.Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in spreadsheets and accounting software.Prior billing experience, preferable with at least 2-3 years in an Architectural / Engineering environment.Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint Software or other accounting platforms, a plusA thorough knowledge of standard contract terms.Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, report problems to the Accounting Manager or direct supervisor as necessary.Strong service orientation.Ability to multi-task is a must.The things about us you will appreciate!
Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following :
Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following :Three medical plan options (2 PPOs and a HDHP)Dental & vision plansCompany-paid group life, short and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceFlexible and Dependent care spending accountsAdditional Supplemental plans (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO) which starts accruing upon hire10 Paid HolidaysAlternative Work SchedulesHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes through this website or directly to managers. BinkleyBarfield | DCCM, Baseline | DCCM and Shine | DCCM does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with BinkleyBarfield | DCCM, Baseline | DCCM and Shine | DCCM.
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