Contract Billing Specialist II
Sierra Nevada Corporation · Sparks, NV · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead Complex Billing Preparation & Submission
- Prepare and submit Cost, Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price including Milestone, Progress Payment, and Performance-Based invoices, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements.
- Validate billed costs for allowability, accuracy, and alignment with contractual terms.
- Tie billed amounts to project reports, and compile all required supporting documentation.
- Maintain and update Billing Matrices, Project Setup Checklists, and contract-specific billing schedules.
- Support AR and Cash Flow
- Absorb responsibility for monthly AR billed/unbilled reconciliations.
- Partner with Accounting to resolve cash application issues.
- Support collection activities on aged receivables.
- Maintain Audit-Ready Records & Internal Controls
- Follow internal billing controls and departmental desk procedures.
- Prepare complete, audit-ready invoice packages for internal and external auditors.
- Organize and maintain invoice archives and billing schedules.
- Partner Across the Business
- Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Pricing, and Program Support to ensure accurate billing setup, execution, and contract closeout.
- Resolve billing and collection issues, funding updates, contract modifications, and revenue configuration questions.
- Provide input to process improvements and system enhancements.
Qualifications
- You Must Have:
- An associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1+ years of relevant accounts receivable or accounting experience.
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
- In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
- AR/Billing experience.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including billing, general ledger (GL) and project ledger (PL) interactions, reporting and project setup.
- Experience preparing detailed invoice packages.
- Detail oriented with strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to validate costs against Project Cost Reports and GL data.
- Intermediate understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience supporting audits and producing audit-ready documentation.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with reporting tools, contract lifecycle systems, or data warehouse environments.
- You Prefer:
- Enthusiasm for the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Experience billing multi-line-item contract structures and preparing Progress Payment submissions.
- Understanding of indirect rate adjustments.
- Background in contract financial operations, revenue recognition, or project lifecycle processes.
- Experience with electronic invoice submission platforms.
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Qualifications
- Essential Functions:
- Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively in an office environment.
Benefits
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.