Jr. Billings Analyst

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Summary Prepares and maintains accuracy of accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to procedural standards. Provides management with accurate information in the areas of billings, collections, cost, budgets, and forecasting in an efficient manner. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be simple, straight-forward in nature and duties are performed under close supervision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Bills various Government and commercial contracts (Cost Type, FFP, T&M). Prepares invoices and retroactive adjustments in Deltek Costpoint or excel. Reconciles invoices to required reports. Uses various online invoicing portals (WAWF, IPP, etc.). Performs monthly unbilled analysis in excel. Understands Government Accounting and FAR regulations. Understands and interprets contracts/PO information pertained to billings. Researches various subjects related to billings. Assimilates data from various sources for decision making. Collaborates daily with A/R, Contracts Department and Business Office. Assists with AR/collections, as needed. Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules. Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures. Meets deadlines for assigned tasks. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations. Project Management – Communicates changes and progress. Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values. Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. Initiative – Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related position and 0-2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a general knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting software. Other Essential Duties Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required. Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of specific software (Deltek Costpoint and Cognos experience is preferred but not required). Intermediate Excel knowledge. Other Qualifications US Citizenship is required. #TBE Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related position and 0-2 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting software.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Deltek Costpoint and Cognos experience is preferred but not required.
Intermediate Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

Bills various Government and commercial contracts (Cost Type, FFP, T&M).
Prepares invoices and retroactive adjustments in Deltek Costpoint or excel.
Reconciles invoices to required reports.
Uses various online invoicing portals (WAWF, IPP, etc.).
Performs monthly unbilled analysis in excel.
Understands Government Accounting and FAR regulations.
Understands and interprets contracts/PO information pertained to billings.
Researches various subjects related to billings.
Assimilates data from various sources for decision making.
Collaborates daily with A/R, Contracts Department and Business Office.
Assists with AR/collections, as needed.
Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Meets deadlines for assigned tasks.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.