Project Billing Accountant (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Midland, TX

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About The Position

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers. Building on Black & Veatch’s world-class integrated solutions, the company acquired Bird Electric in May 2023. Bird Electric expands Black & Veatch’s existing capabilities, staff resources, and equipment to meet critical infrastructure demands for a wider client base.

This position is responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules. Responsible for intermediate to moderately complex level billings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Typically 2+ years’ related experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminaL'civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
• Knowledge of Bird Electric Systems, Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic
• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Problem Solving

Responsibilities

• Generates, audits and distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract.
• Ensures billing rates or billing schedules are correctly attached to projects and match contract terms.
• Reviews and ensures expenses billed are accurate with required backup and match contract terms.
• Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly.
• Serves as client liaison for invoicing submittal and resolution of outstanding items.
• Researches past due invoices and collaborates with project teams on collection activities.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities for billings owned.
• Researches and responds to project invoicing related questions as requested.
• Coordinates research and analysis activities related to invoicing as required in support of client requests and the annual audit activities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level