Billing Analyst

Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Do you want to work for an organization that makes a Lasting Impact on children, youth, and families? We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Position ConceptThe Billing Analyst is responsible for analyzing the financial performance and status of Eckerd Connects government contracts as it relates to billings and accounts receivable and recommending strategies and/or process improvements where appropriate This position is to administer, bill, and track the progress of all contracts from award to closeout; assist, as requested, in the formulation of awarded and proposed contract budgets; update financial systems regarding contract budget modifications; and assure proper indirect rate applications are transacted. The Billing Analyst works closely with internal staff to ensure contractual requirements are met, projects are billed timely and accurately, and that project financial status is updated and communicated appropriately. This position also works closely with customers to ensure fidelity of invoices and required documentation and that we remain contractually compliant with all billing related activities.Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring that draft and final bills are generated, approved and submitted to the funding agency (customer) in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual terms. Responds to and investigates/resolves billing inquiries/discrepancies from staff and clients; and ensures revenue is recognized. Provides support to staff and clients for the billing generation process including invoice and revenue adjustments, edits, invoice amounts /carry-over balances.
• Point person and coordinator of all financial monitoring activity performed by the funding agencies. Coordinates with the customers regarding scheduling of monitoring activities, provide internal control and policy/procedure information and requested analysis.
• Assists during GAAP, A-133 and DCAA audit activities to include communicating cost activities, internal control measures, policy and procedures, CAS conformance, etc .
• Prepares and analyzes reports as requested, which summarize business activities regarding earnings performance, direct and indirect cost levels, and forecasting financial results. Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies and reviews financial statements for accuracy and clarity within the timeframes scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining records of budget vs. actual billed, paid, unbilled or disallowed. Responsible for generating credit memos when necessary and investigating any and all disallowances to work with internal and external customers to resolve.
• Responsible for gathering backup documentation monthly from various sources to satisfy customer requirements; organize the backup documentation; and submit the backup documentation with the bill in order to fully show the costs being billed for reimbursement.
• Required to code, enter, review and/or approve journal entry transactions, accounts payable invoices, purchasing card transactions, as well as employee expense reports and timesheets. Approval / input is required from billing analyst to ensure accuracy and allow ability of expenses.Position SpecificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience: 3 years related experience in a firm providing products and /or services to the U.S. Government or equivalent.Skills: Knowledge of Financial systems: Deltek GCS Premier, Microsoft SL, Unit4 Business World preferred; must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office software, especially Excel. Knowledge of Financial Accounting Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards. Experience working with Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Per Diem, and Fixed Price contracts. Knowledge and experience of the government contracting process. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence and speak clearly. Strong process orientation: detail oriented, logical and methodological approach to problem solving. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, professional journals, technical procedures and deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations. Ability to work collectively in a team environment as well as work independently on assigned tasks.Physical Demands: Ability to spend extended periods of time sitting at a desk. Other: Appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.Travel: Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.Make more than a Living, Make a DifferenceWe provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year 11 paid holidays Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% Flexible spending accounts Paid short-term and long-term disability Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary term life insuranceHeadquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and founded in 1968 by philanthropists, Jack and Ruth Eckerd, Eckerd Connects is one of the largest national nonprofit child and family service organizations in the United States. Eckerd provides a full continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare services, and workforce development through multiple offices and facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young adults, and help children succeed.Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. CB

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