Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as a
Billing Specialist.
In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that benefit our country.
The Billing Specialist will be responsible for providing accurate and timely billing to Planet's customers while following the company's financial policies and procedures. The successful applicant will be a quick study, someone who thrives in a very busy environment is able to learn new processes and systems along with an understand Time & Materials and fixed price services invoices prior to joining Planet. This role will work on-site at our Gaithersburg office at least two days per week.
Responsibilities
- Prepare T&M and fixed price services invoices based on timecards and customer purchase orders as well as direction from managers.
- Applicants will use Excel and Dynamics SL accounting system to generate a large number of project-based invoices
- Prepare supporting documentation as required by the purchase order.
- Send out invoices through various methods including email and invoicing portals.
- Prepare and review travel expense billings and creates invoices based on customer requirements. Gather pertinent data including Joint or GSA per diem rates, travelers’ expense reports and company credit card transactions.
- Prepare and apply credit memos.
- Perform day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, applying and recording accounts receivable data.
- Verify billing accounts with accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly applied.
- Maintain and update project folders containing contracts, purchase orders, invoices, billing methodology and A/R correspondence.
- Verify discrepancies and resolve clients billing issues.
- Generate customer statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
- Support collections efforts as required.
Skills Required
- Previous experience working in an Enterprise Accounting system (Dynamics would be a plus)
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
- Knowledge of the FAR’s related to billing the Federal Government
- Understanding of FP, FPTM and TM projects.
- Proficiency in the IPP billing interface
- Proficiency in the WAWF billing interface
- Previous experience understanding and deciphering government contracts including the Federal standard form 30
- Proficiency in the Joint and Federal Travel Regulations.
- Proficiency in reading, understanding, and billing against Federal, state, local and commercial customer purchase orders
- Proficiency in MS Excel and the MS Suite of Office tools
- Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment and the ability to communicate with team members and clients clearly and effectively
Essentials
- 3+ years of experience as billing specialist utilizing automated billing software.
- 3+Years of experience as a billing specialist in a federal government contractor.
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred
- College level course work in accounting
- Hybrid Schedule: Must be able to be onsite 3 days per week in Gaithersburg, MD
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We are looking for rock stars to join our collaborative team. Are you driven by satisfaction in a job well done? If so, you may be a match. If you feel you have the drive, knowledge, and skills to be successful in this role, we want to hear from you today!Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required. Salaries for Billing Specialists at Planet Technologies range from $50,000 and $70,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.
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