Billing and Collections Analyst 2

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit

Job Description Summary:The Billing and Collections Analyst 2 highly motivated, detailed-oriented, results-driven individual that will support Draper’s billing functions, which are critical in the execution of important national security and defense contracts. The selected candidate will play a key role in invoicing, collections, contract closeouts and maintaining accurate records. The Billing and Collections Analyst 2 should have a keen eye for detail and should be comfortable working with little supervision to meet tight deadlines. The candidate will provide value added service to our internal/external partners. This role is highly visible and requires a knowledge of Government Contracts with the ability to prioritize and plan.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Independently apply principles of accounting to prepare Government and Commercial Bills (Cost Types, Time and Material, Firm Fixed Price, and Performance Based Payments)

Work collaboratively with team members to support Government and Commercial Customer invoice requests by established deadlines

Continually monitor and update customer interaction documentation in support of collections activities

With little to no supervision, Investigate and resolve any reconciliation issues

Work under tight time constraints due to departmental and contractual deadlines

Collaboratively work in a team-oriented environment

Work effectively with other departments (including Business Analysts, Contracts, General Ledger, Accounts Payables and Programs).

Effectively communicate to your manager regarding on-going issues and updates

Revaluate billing terms within contracts for appropriateness, applicability, and reasonability

Ad Hoc additional duties and projects as assigned

Skills/Abilities

ERP experience preferred ( Unanet, Oracle, IPP, WAWF, BI tools)

Knowledge of electronic billing procedures

Proficient Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to adapt to changes in workflow

Ability to analyze data to make informed decisions

Thrive in results-driven team culture

Familiarity with Government regulations

Experience in reviewing contracts

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Experience

4-7 years of Government billing experience is required.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance .

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Job Location - City:Cambridge

Job Location - State:Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now

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