Contract Billing Specialist II at Sierra Nevada Corporation

Accounts Receivable Analyst II

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your accounting skills in a variety of specialty areas? Come join us! As an Accounts Receivable Analyst II, you will manage complex accounts receivable functions, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and collections. You will maintain customer relationships, conduct regular account reviews, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure billing accuracy and resolve discrepancies. This role demands strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

Lead Complex Billing Preparation & Submission

• Prepare and submit Cost, Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price including Milestone, Progress Payment, and Performance?Based invoices, ensuring full compliance with contract requirements.
• Validate billed costs for allowability, accuracy, and alignment with contractual terms.
• Tie billed amounts to project reports, and compile all required supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update Billing Matrices, Project Setup Checklists, and contract?specific billing schedules.

Support AR and Cash Flow

• Assist in monthly AR billed/unbilled reconciliations.
• Partner with Accounting to resolve cash application issues.
• Support collection activities on aged receivables.

Maintain Audit?Ready Records & Internal Controls

• Follow internal billing controls and departmental desk procedures.
• Prepare complete, audit?ready invoice packages for internal and external auditors.
• Organize and maintain invoice archives and billing schedules.

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with Contracts, Program Management, Pricing, and Program Support to ensure accurate billing setup, execution, and contract closeout.
• Resolve billing and collection issues, funding updates, contract modifications, and revenue configuration questions.
• Provide input to process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of relevant accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• AR/Billing experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including billing, general ledger (GL) and project ledger (PL) interactions, reporting and project setup.
• Experience preparing detailed invoice packages.
• Working knowledge of standard billing requirements, cost principles, and compliance frameworks.
• Detail oriented with strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem?solving skills with the ability to validate costs against Project Cost Reports and GL data.
• Intermediate understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience supporting audits and producing audit?ready documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with reporting tools, contract lifecycle systems, or data warehouse environments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Enthusiasm for the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience billing multi?line?item contract structures and preparing Progress Payment submissions.
• Understanding of indirect rate adjustments.
• Background in contract financial operations, revenue recognition, or project lifecycle processes.
• Experience with electronic invoice submission platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an office environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.