Our client is a design practice founded on the idea that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture, and people and that inspiring surroundings positively affect people's lives. The firm's work can be found across the globe with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes-often for art collectors-to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.We are seeking a Billing Specialist to join their dedicated accounting team.Primary Responsibilities:Project Billing
- Execute the monthly invoicing process in accordance with the billing cycle and as required by project contracts
- Work with project managers/AP to code consultant invoices/credit card charges/employee expense reports/petty cash receipts as necessary
- Collect invoice backup as required by contract to submit with client invoice
- Submit invoices to clients per contract schedule
- Monitor, research and resolve any billing inquiries/issues from PM's and external clients
Accounts Receivable
- Execute the accounts receivable process to maintain positive project cashflow.
- Monitor and resolve any issues with accounts receivable.
- Work with PM's/Accounting Team to communicate effectively with clients in order to collect outstanding AR.
Project Billing Maintenance and Closing
- Update billing terms according to contracts/amendments;
- Monitor, research and resolve any project WIP issues with project managers and accounting team.
- Respond to any inquiries from client regarding any project issues.
- Execute the project closing process including assisting project managers with closeout documents (notice of substantial completion, lien waivers, final consultant invoices, final client invoices);
- Respond to any inquiries from client regarding any final project issues; and de-activate project/phases.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Associates Accounting Degree or equivalent work-related experience
- 2 or more years of increasing experience in accrual-based accounting
- Experience with Deltek Vision system management and reporting a plus
BenefitsThe firm provides a generous benefits package that includes 16 days of paid time off, paid holidays, health plan, 401k match, bonuses, profit-sharing plans for qualified positions, a monthly travel subsidy for public transportation, and more. This position is a hybrid role with 80% being in office.At the time of posting this job, the hiring range for this position in Seattle is between $53,000 and $74,000 annually. Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.