MPR Associates, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Project Accountant/ Billing Specialist
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expMPR Associates, Inc. is a thriving multi-discipline engineering services and consulting firm seeking a capable Project Accountant/ Billing Specialist to join their Finance and Accounting team. The role involves project setup, maintenance, invoicing, and ensuring timely payments in accordance with contract terms.
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Responsibilities
Utilize accounting system (Deltek Vision) to drive the billing and invoicing process for contracts
Support contract routing process in accordance with internal quality control program policies and procedures
Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PMs) regarding contract documents, project set-up, change orders, modifications, approvals, and any requests related to billing
Review and process employee expense reports. Ensure completeness and accuracy
Prepare monthly and off-cycle invoices (draft and final) for billable projects, supported by detail charge reports and applicable copies of expense receipts (for T&M projects)
Prepare milestone invoices as directed by PMs (for Fixed Fee projects)
Resolve questions on invoices and interface with PMs and client counterparts
Assess and pursue opportunities to maximize client billing. Discuss unbilled amounts with PMs to optimize billing opportunities for the period
Follow up with PMs and client on outstanding accounts receivable balances
Prepare special project analyses for the PMs and others
Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Director of Finance and Accounting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field
At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams
Exceptional time and project management skills
Must have sound interpersonal, communication, organization and analytic skills
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
Demonstrated aptitude in designing and maintaining electronic spreadsheets
Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of financial/billing data
Proficiency in MS Office suite; specifically MS Excel
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see tasks through to completion
Knowledge of standard contract terms, including time and material and fixed fee, and how they are applied in the billing process
Strong service orientation
Seek to take ownership of work and implement ideas to increase efficiency
Persistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in others
Strong desire to grow as a professional
Preferred
Experience with Deltek (Vision/Vantage point) is a plus
Experience with Elevia's Electronic Invoicing (Deltek add-on)
Company
MPR Associates, Inc.
In 1964, a trio of visionary engineers, from Admiral Rickover's Naval nuclear propulsion program, set out to form a company built around technical excellence.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ryan Downs
Vice President - Partner
Jim Bubb
Partner
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