Billing Associate - Contract

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates,Inc.(WJE)relies on the talent and dedication of essential corporate support functions to deliver exceptional service to our external clients and support for our project managers amidst the demands of a fast-paced work environment. We are looking for a Contract Billing Associate to join our team. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated, customer service-oriented, and well-organized professional to grow their career with our

Accounting Team, located at our company headquarters inNorthbrook, Illinois.

WJE will begin the process of transitioning to a new ERP system within the next 18 months. Our Accounting team will be adding contracted staff to provide support to our Accounting team in multiple roles.

Our ideal candidates possess expert knowledge of core accounting principles with experience in generating high-volume and complex invoicing. This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills as well as the ability to work in partnership with a variety of project managers to ensure our customers receive timely and accurate invoices.

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Since 1956, our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects and our state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex billing activities while adhering to internal and external deadlines and processes
• Partner with project managers to assess the accuracy and integrity of accounting-related information in Deltek Vision
• Create draft invoices and route them to project managers, making necessary adjustments as needed according to client contractual terms
• Demonstrate persistence in following up with project managers and relevant team members to resolve customer billing issues
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial information through independent review of accounts payable, timecard, expense, and invoice entries
• Develop ways to improve the efficiency and accuracy of department processes and procedures
• Assist Accounting Supervisor in delivering company-wide accounting services

Requirements:

• Five years of experience in a similar role preferred
• High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field preferred
• Experience in Deltek Vision processes (billing, collections, financial analysis, etc.) preferred
• Strong client-service orientation with the ability to effectively manage customer relationships
• Skilled in working comfortably in a team environment or independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability along with the ability to read and write. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, fax, copiers, telephones, etc. The position requires the ability to remain for extended periods at a workstation, as well as the ability to lift 25 pounds.

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime, variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range:

This non-exempt position is eligible for additional overtime pay. Additionally, employees in this position receive an annual discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance. WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found atwww.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)