Billing Specialist - Tyson's, VA

We are looking to expand our finance team to support M.C. Dean’s Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The successful candidate will interact with project teams and customers on a regular basis. The candidate will create, submit, and post billings for various contract types and assist in managing the accounts receivable and under-billings for large multi-year projects and programs. Responsibilities include the following:  

• Produce monthly billing for assigned projects ensuring compliance with the invoicing terms and conditions. Assist in resolution of billing concerns with Owner to ensure timely payment of invoices. Post invoices in customers’ invoicing systems and M. C. Dean’s accounting system as applicable.  

• Prepare and provide data for required monthly reports/CDRLs and participate in monthly contract status review meetings. 

• Monitor contract compliance and customer reporting as pertains to billing. 

• Produce Ad-hoc reporting for project managers and executives as needed. 

• Knowledge of general accounting principles. 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 

• Attention to detail in completing work tasks. 

• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills. 
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 0+ years of experience 
• High school Diploma/GED with 2+ years of experience

Desired Qualities: 

• Self-starter. 

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects. 

• Ability to work independently on given assignments and ask questions as needed. 

• Eagerness to learn and advance career within the company. 

Location/Travel: 

• Corporate Headquarters – Tysons, VA 

• Occasional travel to other project sites & company's offices. 

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.