• Job Description

  Req#: BILLI001492

  Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500+ employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

  Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

  Job Description:
  Schnabel is seeking a Billing Specialist to join our growing Denver, CO or Boise, ID office. The Billing Specialist will provide project billing support to project managers throughout the company. This position will report to the Billing Team Lead. This position will be required to work in the MST/PST time zone. Candidates in Denver/Boise will be required to work in-office four days minimum.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • Review contracts to verify or set up billing terms for various contract types, including T&M, lump sum, and fixed fee
  • Maintain contract and billing documents and supporting documentation
  • Ensure consistent and accurate billing-related data quality within the ERP system
  • Prepare project invoices and pay application submittals (including lien releases) monthly
  • Review and confirm quality of all invoices submitted internally and externally for review and/or processing
  • Work with project managers to ensure bills go forward as quickly as possible and follow up on needed approvals for finalized bills
  • Use billing system reports to review and reconcile project revenues, unbilled, and related project sub-ledgers to the general ledger
  • Provide integral support to create an efficient and accurate project close-out process, including closeout reconciliations and final invoices
  • Research client invoice inquiries and prepare billing adjustments
  • Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with project managers, department team members, clients, and vendors
  • Perform other related duties as required or assigned

  Required Skills/Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of billing experience
  • Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess a strong understanding of project workflow from initial project setup to project completion within a professional services environment
  • Knowledge of contract types and related billing requirements in a government contracting environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organizational and stress management skills
  • Thorough attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, specifically Excel
  • Associates Degree or equivalent

  Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Experience working within an ERP billing application; preferred experience in any Deltek ERP system (Costpoint, Vision, VantagePoint, GCS)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
  • Experience with maintaining professional and collaborative relationships with stakeholders
  • 3+ years of overall accounting and finance experience

  Other Requirements:

  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment screening
  • Travel as needed

  For candidates in Colorado, the compensation range for a Billing Specialist is between $27-$35 per hour

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Schnabel Engineering builds stronger, safer communities by solving complex infrastructure problems, managing risk, and providing specialized expertise.

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