Billing Assistant

Billing AssistantBurns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Burns & McDonnell is one of the leading design firms in the United States. Job DescriptionRead and interpret contracts to determine proper invoicing formats; Generate custom excel based invoice templates and system generated invoices on a daily basis for various engineering and construction contracts; Coordinate the review and approval of invoices with internal project managers; Check and verify the accuracy of invoice calculations; Compile expense reports, timecards, supplier invoices and other documentation as back-up that is to be submitted to the client with the invoice; Submit invoices via US Postal mail, FedEx, email and or external electronic invoicing programs; Maintain and update an assigned client based invoicing log; Follow up with project managers regarding unbilled work in progress and project status, on a monthly basis; File invoices and contracts monthly; Audit projects with complicated invoicing requirements on a quarterly basis; Other duties as assigned QualificationsRequirements: 1. Associates Degree required. 2. Minimum 5 years prior experience in an accounting related position. 3. Ability to read and interpret contracts; 4. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; 5. Strong verbal and written communication skills 6. High math aptitude; 7. Intermediate knowledge using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook programs; 8. Previous Oracle experience (preferably version 11.1) Company Name: B&M Job Title: Billing Assistant Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park area) Pier Diem: No Working Hours: Fulltime (40h/wk; m-f) Contract Length: 8 Months (possibility for extension)