Project Billing Supervisor

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Why Black and Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.The Opportunity As the Project Billing Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to:

Be responsible for daily supervision of a small group of billing staff
Serve as key resource for project billing staff regarding both systems and processes
Be responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules
Work closely with Project Accountants and Project Controls personnel
Serve as trusted business advisor to management related to project billing
Provide resolution of intermediate issues
Ensure the project is in compliance with contractual obligations, as appropriate
Work under minimal supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or 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

• Typically 4+ years related experience, preferably two years in a project billing environment.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Intermediate
• Knowledge of Black & Veatch Systems, Intermediate
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic
• Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts, Basic
• Organizing
• Planning
• Written communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships
• Dealing with ambiguity
• Business acumen
• Problem solving
• Developing direct reports and others

Responsibilities

• Generates, audits, and distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract. Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly. Researches and resolves basic to moderately complex invoice matters.
• Reviews and may generate tax calculations to ensure accurate billing.
• Monitors cash collections for assigned group by actively communicating aging risk to project management to determine necessary collection actions. Communicates with clients regarding past due invoices.
• Supports project invoicing related analysis, as assigned by providing requested information.
• Provides support for client and annual Black and Veatch audit activities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement.
• Open projects for billing in accounting system. Obtains confirmation from subject matter experts that setup is appropriate.
• Communicates and compiles project financial information to management for assigned project and/or business area. Identifies and communicates material variances.
• Supports evaluation, development and implementation of project billing tools & procedures that enhance and improve overall results of assigned project and/or business area.
• Supervises work of others. Responsible for monitoring workload and providing day-to-day guidance for assigned staff. Typically oversees performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development, and corrective actions.
• Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

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