Billing Assistant

Billing Assistant Burns & 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 Description Read 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 assignedQualifications Requirements:Associates Degree required.Minimum 5 years prior experience in an accounting related position.Ability to read and interpret contracts;Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;Strong verbal and written communication skillsHigh math aptitude;Intermediate knowledge using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook programs;Previous Oracle experience (preferably version 11.1)Company Name: B&MJob Title: Billing AssistantLocation: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park area)Pier Diem: NoWorking Hours: Fulltime (40h/wk; m-f)Contract Length: 8 Months (possibility for extension)