Thornton Tomasetti · 20 hours ago
Project Accounting Team Lead
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. The Billing Team Lead serves as a key liaison between billing staff, project managers, and leadership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in billing operations while managing complex workflows and driving process improvements.
Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Set up new projects and monitor the status of existing projects in the accounting system and oversee the project close-out process for completed projects
Review and approve high-volume monthly client invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms and corporate guidelines
Support Concierge Billing processes and ensure high-touch service delivery
Assist with backlog reporting and Office Earnings Reports for revenue recognition
Participate in the cycle clean-up process to ensure billing accuracy and completeness
Provide guidance and mentorship to billing staff, assisting with complex billing issues and account reconciliations
Act as the first point of contact for escalated billing inquiries and discrepancies
Collaborate with the Supervisor to help address team needs and priorities
Coordinate workload distribution and ensure billing deadlines are consistently met
Identify inefficiencies in billing workflows and recommend improvements
Ensures billing practices comply with company policies and financial regulations
Supports the supervisor in implementing new procedures and training plans
Communicate professionally with project managers, clients, and internal teams to resolve issues and provide timely updates
Assist the collections team in following up with internal and external clients on outstanding invoices
Support the accounting department with audits and special projects, including government agency billing and compliance
Qualification
Required
4–10 years of billing experience, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction industries
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Dynamics or similar accounting software
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support a billing team in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies and resolve errors with precision
Preferred
Familiarity with government billing and audits preferred (e.g., WAWF, DCAA, PANYNJ, FAR, GSA)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Company
Thornton Tomasetti
Thornton Tomasetti is a consulting firm specialized in engineering design, investigation, and analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Erickson
Associate Principal
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2026-01-11
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