Billing Specialist

EKI Environment & Water Inc•Daly City, CA

34d•$72,500 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Billing Specialist position reports to the Senior Accountant and is responsible for providing accounting support across company operations. As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience. EKI provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance
Minimum of two (2) years of billing experience for consulting business
Proficiency in MS Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel [pivot tables], Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must have effective communication skills both oral and written
Must have a strong attention to detail and ability to follow through
Must be a self-starter and prioritize workload
Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
Must have a great attitude and eager to learn
Must have a current valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Ajera and Deltek Vantagepoint preferred

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers through the life cycle of the project from notice of award to final closeout
Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Ajera in accordance with contract requirements; read and interpret contracts for accounting and invoicing implications
Generate 125 – 175 invoices per month
Prepare and distribute monthly billing reports to Project Managers; process labor and expense transfers as necessary; ensure labor and expenses posted to project comply with the contract
Ensure that accurate and complete invoice packages are submitted to the client in a timely manner including all applicable back-up required by the client
Respond to internal and external clients promptly in a confident and professional manner; investigate issues, problem-solve and communicate resolution clearly and articulately
Follow-up with clients to confirm receipt of invoices and regarding payment status of open invoices as needed; partner with Project Manager to resolve collection issues
Monitor project Work-in-Progress (WIP) and review monthly aged WIP report with Project Manager; collaborate with Project Manager to resolve issues around aged WIP
Other duties as required