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Job Description
Billing Coordinator, Accounting | Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc., located in Houston, Texas, with a hybrid schedule option once training is complete. The company is committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions, aiming to better communities through a multi-discipline approach and experienced staff. This role is crucial for supporting the financial operations, ensuring accurate project billing, and maintaining efficient client communication within the accounting department.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Greater Houston
• Team: Part of the Accounting team, reporting to the Accounting Manager
• Mission: Assist with preparing accurate project invoices and supporting financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Deltek Vantagepoint (or other accounting platform), spreadsheets
What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Setup: Set up new projects and facilitate transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses.
• Invoice Preparation: Assist with preparing draft and final invoice packages for all billable projects, including applicable backup.
• Billing Optimization: Research unbilled issues to optimize billing possibilities for each billing period.
• Client Billing Advice: Provide advice to the accounts payable team on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses.
• Variance Reconciliation: Work with the cash receipts team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash.
The Must-Haves
• Background: At least a High School Diploma or GED, coupled with strong math skills and financial knowledge of debits and credits.
• Experience: 2-3 years of previous Accounting or Billing experience is a plus.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency with computer software including spreadsheets, organized and self-motivated work habits, honesty in financial dealings, and knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint software or other accounting platform.