Job Description
Job Description
Ardurra is seeking a Project Billing Specialist to join our team in Miami, FL!
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will have advanced knowledge of project accounting, providing support for the most complex and / or large-scale projects. Makes recommendations for project performance improvements based on review of project profitability and knowledge of project performance. Works with customers or clients to gather and provide information as needed to support Project Managers. May review contracts for additional service opportunities and assist in converting project proposal into project budget(s). Additional duties related to supporting Regional Accounting Manager.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project accounting with a primary focus on revenue recognition, contract reviews, and project billings.
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, possessing the ability to work with employees throughout the organization, vendors, and clients, while building long-distance positive relationships across offices.
- Capability to work independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.
- Availability for occasional travel as needed between offices.
Additional Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
Revenue recognitionWork with Operations and Project Accounting Team to conduct project / group / practice profitability reviews each period and as needed to validate earningsInvestigate variances between actual and budgetsIdentify, track and report on projects in financial distressTrack and report on KPIs / financial trends for all projectsReview project profitability to preemptively identify project issuesProject invoicingEnsure billing of all contract termsEnsuring labor charges are managed in relationship with the project rate tableImplementation of Change Orders / AmendmentsManagement of charges on scope that may result in a Change Order / AmendmentEnsure billing is distributed and returned during the billing cycleUpdate remittance information with clients as neededMaintain billing documentationReview of payment applications on ARTrack and elevate aged receivablesTrain to utilize Client Portals as neededContract reviewsEnsure contract compliance with company policyProject setupOrganizations and practicesRate TablesRevenue methodsCompensationBreakdown of subcontractors and expensesIntercompany billingProject enrollments based on contract termsCorrect set up and maintenance of key system fields, including but not limited to;Establish appropriate client communicationNew Client setup review and coordinationProject maintenanceCommunicating with PMs on closing out projects once completedMonthly review of project portfolio to update status for completed projectsClose projects with PM approval following procedures established in the PA guidelinesWorking with PM, flag and note receivables (billed and unbilled) that are outside of standard metrics for the projectProject CloseoutIdentify when updates are required, prompting PM for new EAC / ETCReceivables reviewManage revenue and receivable adjustment process for billed and unbilled receivablesEffectively use and understand the Project Profitability and UAB Reports / other Management ReportsWork with project team to keep all project fields in Vision updated / validated throughout project life cycleNew Client Set UpProvide required documentation for new client set up requests as requiredVendor invoice codingAssist in receiving and coding subconsultant invoices in a timely mannerProvide required documentation to Accounts Payable for vendor set up as requiredSupport Regional Accounting ManagerAssist with various journal entriesReview expense report codingWeekly timesheet verificationElectronic filingAssist with Fleet log maintenanceReview documentation of processes and proceduresPartnering with management to analyze project financialsAssist and support PMs in the use of accounting systems and reportsPrepare special analyses on projects for PMs to assist with project management and maintenanceParticipate in project reviews as required by managementAssist management with any required project / vendor / client reviewsCustomer Service Internal & ExternalEffectively communicate with staff, management, and clientsAssist management with other company initiativesPreferred Skills and Qualifications :
Demonstrated experience in engineering, construction, or professional services industry.Familiarity with accounting software, Deltek Ajera and Vision a plus.Experience in a quick-paced, high-volume environment.Ability to collaborate with other team members to achieve high quality work products.Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are : valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :
Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.
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