Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview

Na Ali'i is hiring for a Accounts Receivable Specialist responsible for working with the Accounting Team to help maintain a sound billing process, to include preparing bills to submit to clients and partners, following up with clients and partners on outstanding receivables, and assisting with proper cash application of payments.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management, and/or the customer, may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons

• Preparing fixed price, time and materials, and cost-reimbursable billings, ensuring that all coding and backup documentation (i.e., accounts, projects, amounts, book-to-bill reconciliations, etc.) are correct
• Submitting client and partner bills to include utilizing government and commercial invoicing platforms, including Wide Area Workflow, the Invoice Processing Platform, etc
• Assisting with evaluating and identifying internal control weaknesses over billings and Accounts Receivable, and establish and implement internal control improvements, as needed
• Following up with clients and partners diligently to collect outstanding receivables in a timely manner
• Working directly with senior managers and project managers as needed (i.e. in person and via videoconferencing) to resolve any billing issues to ensure timely and error free bill submissions
• Assisting with setting up customers in the billing system
• Maintaining financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Working with management to ensure timely collection as dictated by the terms and conditions of each agreement
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis in Word, Excel, Outlook, and on-line search engines required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline from an accredited institution as well as a minimum of (2) two years of professional experience in Deltek/Costpoint billing.
• Experience in or work for the U.S. military is also highly desirable.
• Previous experience billing in a government contracting environment is required.
• Experience in Deltek Costpoint is required.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards are preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

Employment Type: FULL_TIME