SUMMARY: Coordinate and maintain monthly invoice schedule, unbilled analysis, and overall contract billing life cycle from initial setup through contract closeout. The day-to-day activities would include managing a team of approximately 3-4 billers, interacting with VSE Program Finance group, VSE Treasury group, DCAA, and DCMA. The individual should have a clear understanding of the various types of contract invoices submitted to the government, familiarity with the month end close process, unbilled analysis, DSO, and common audit requests.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee billing and contract closeout billing activities, as well as Accounts Receivable and Cash collection for a portfolio of projects
• Generate various monthly complex invoices (FFP, Cost Type, and T&M) and perform related accounts receivable activities
• Create and maintain billing files to include base contract, contract modifications, revenue reconciliations and customer correspondence
• Manage the submission of invoices to the Government/prime contractor via WAWF, IPP or e-mail in compliance with contract billing instructions
• Participate in meetings with DCMA and DCAA as it relates to FDS invoices
• Work closely with the FDS program finance and logistics teams to timely process Sales Order invoices
• Manage a team of approximately 3 billers
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide requested billing items
• Support month end and year end close out tasks related to project accounting, contract costs and revenue
• Report to the controller and gain experience in corporate G/L accounting - opportunity to advance your career
• Work closely with Cognos report writers to develop new billing reports to build efficiencies in billing process

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree

12+years accounting, auditing or financial analysis experience.

• Must have full-cycle billing experience in Costpoint and at least 2 years’ experience managing a team
• Familiarity with set up of projects in Costpoint
• Must possess govt contract knowledge and govt billing experience
• Read, write and understand the English language at a proficient level.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, along with General Ledger/Sub Ledger accounting systems.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP Standards).
• Must be a self-starter requiring minimum supervision.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment and changing business priorities.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

Tags: Accounting, Billing , Costpoint, Finance

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VSE considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22310: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• accounting, auditing or financial analysis: 10 years (Preferred)
• billing experience in Costpoint( displayed in resume): 4 years (Preferred)
• month end close process, unbilled analysis, DSO: 4 years (Preferred)
• govt contract knowledge and govt billing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person