Associate Billing Accountant

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Lakeland, FL

36d•$47,000 - $93,725•Remote

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. In enterprise Operations, we provide leadership, functional expertise, and services to help the Corporation exceed performance goals. The Global Financial Services Cash Management Solutions team is responsible for providing Billing and Collections services to various Lockheed Martin business area/unit partners. This entry level position is primarily responsible for providing successful billing support for the '1LMX Previously Billed' transformation with additional support in other areas as needed. Position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Reconciliation of 'Previously Billed' invoices in 1LMX systems prior to active billing Testing of 1LMX billing systems and processes Accurate and timely internal and external customer billing Completion of invoice and account reconciliations as required Independent identification of billing opportunities Create, review and approve invoices (including self-audit checklists) Create accounting documents and appropriately transmit invoices Assist with collection and cash application activities as needed Review system enhancements and make recommendations Additional responsibilities and special projects to support the organization as needed This is a fast-paced, challenging position where the candidate must be a high-performer and quick learner. The candidate must be able and willing to support and meet tight deadlines on a continuous basis while staying focused on internal (billing team) and external (business area/unit, FAR, etc.) policies and procedures. Work is cyclical and follows a billing schedule, but also has a dynamic component that requires analytical, customer service, and strong organizational skills. An ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or previous experience in billings
Effective analytical skills demonstrated through related experience
Ability to multi-task
Effective Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel)
Experience/knowledge of accounting entries and related impacts

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP
Prior experience with account reconciliations
Exceptional teamwork and customer service attitude
Quick and proactive learner with aptitude for systems and processes
Accountability and professionalism
Experience with automation software
Advanced Excel and Outlook skills
Knowledge of tools such as Power Query and Alteryx
Independent problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Reconciliation of 'Previously Billed' invoices in 1LMX systems prior to active billing
Testing of 1LMX billing systems and processes
Accurate and timely internal and external customer billing
Completion of invoice and account reconciliations as required
Independent identification of billing opportunities
Create, review and approve invoices (including self-audit checklists)
Create accounting documents and appropriately transmit invoices
Assist with collection and cash application activities as needed
Review system enhancements and make recommendations
Additional responsibilities and special projects to support the organization as needed