Billing Specialist (Hybrid)

KBR•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join the Shared Services Accounts Receivable Department within the Exploration and Logistics Business Unit in Houston, Texas. The team supports government and commercial customers, including the Department of Defense and the Department of State, across global operations. The Billing Specialist partners with the Project Controls team to prepare, generate, and submit invoices for Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time & Material contracts using multiple customer systems. The role ensures compliance with contract and internal requirements, coordinates with cross-functional teams to meet invoicing deadlines, supports data entry, and responds to customer inquiries while following established billing procedures. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with two days per week on-site. Weekend work is expected during periods of Accelerated Billing, and overtime may be needed to meet critical billing deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically 2 or more years of billing, accounting, or finance-related experience; government contracting experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong capabilities in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing shifting priorities.
Adaptable and proactive, with willingness to take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, particularly the Billing module.
Familiarity with SAP billing functionality and ability and willingness to learn new financial systems.
Previous experience supporting Federal Government Contracting billing processes, including exposure to contract requirements and customer billing systems.

Responsibilities

Prepare, generate, and submit invoices across Fixed Price, Time & Material, and Cost Reimbursable contracts.
Submit invoices through various customer systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government pay offices, to resolve billing issues and support invoicing operations.
Apply established policies, procedures, and contract requirements to troubleshoot billing discrepancies and address issues of varying complexity.
Perform data entry, reporting, and basic analysis to support Accounts Receivable activities and maintain accurate billing records.
Assist with general administrative and Accounts Receivable support tasks as needed to meet department and business unit objectives.
Adapt to evolving responsibilities and process changes in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Maintain effective oral and written communication with project teams, customers, and other billing stakeholders.
Support peak-period workloads by working overtime when necessary to meet critical billing deadlines.