Regional Financial Analyst

About the role

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accuracy and timely completion of invoicing activities for complex regional projects or clients.
• Proficient in Accounting concepts, practices, systems, and procedures related to invoicing and revenue recognition.
• Partners with IT and other Accounting & Finance departments on invoicing activities and systems.
• Support other Corporate or Operational Finance staff members with escalated invoicing and reporting activities.
• Aid in the coordination of the workload of the Regional Finance Team and assign special projects as needed.
• Proactively and effectively prioritize workload and complete or delegate tasks to best meet appropriate deadlines.
• Read and understand project contracts related to billing and revenue recognition and communicate how contractual language impacts project financials.
• Work with Project Management and other Corporate departmental employees to ensure acceptable evidence of arrangement documentation exists for revenue recognition.
• Resolve questions from operations and other departments regarding invoicing status and follow up.
• Perform comprehensive quality assurance audits and quality control on invoicing and collections activities.
• Provide excellent internal and external client service by maintaining a positive and professional attitude while leading towards a collaborative solution while interacting by phone, email, chat, or in person.
• Perform data analysis as needed/requested by other team members within region or company.
• Participate in meetings with management for invoicing, reporting updates, and other issues.
• Participate in billing application and overall system testing as appropriate and requested.
• Partner with Corporate Billing Support on creating training materials and provide training for staff to increase knowledge and professional growth.
• Actively participate in Operations Accounting initiatives, ERP system improvements, and ad hoc projects as assigned in coordination by Regional and Corporate leadership.
• Assist Regional Finance team with procurement activities including creating and approving requisitions for goods and services, documenting receipt/delivery, ensuring accuracy of project information on invoices, new supplier onboarding, credit card reconciliations, and other tasks.
• Support company initiatives related but not limited to Pricing Tool adoption for quote and project creation.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the field. Or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience.
• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, communication and technical skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to the changing workflow and needs of the business.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.