AR Specialist - Government Billing

Viasat; California, Carlsbad (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can play a pivotal role in government contracting and financial management. In this dynamic position, you'll ensure accurate and timely government billing, collaborating closely with finance and contracts teams. Your expertise in billing intricacies and account reconciliation will be vital as you navigate complex billing portals and assist with audits. This role offers the chance to analyze and improve processes for greater efficiency. With a hybrid work schedule, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit government billing for various contract types.
• Collaborate with finance and contracts teams on program requirements.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Billing

Excel

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP System (Oracle preferred)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

Do you dream of working at the intersection of government contracting and efficient financial management? In this role, you'll be a key player ensuring accurate and timely government billing. You'll collaborate with finance and contracts teams to navigate US government program requirements, master billing intricacies under various contract types (firm fixed price, cost-plus, progress, and time & materials), and utilize complex billing portals. Your skills in account reconciliation and resolving discrepancies will be crucial, as will your ability to assist with government audits and finalize billing for the US government and its customers. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to analyze current processes and implement improvements for greater efficiency and uniformity.

Work location is our Carlsbad, CA headquarters, with a hybrid work schedule.

The day-to-day

1. Prepare and submit government billing for firm fixed price, cost plus, progress billings, and T&M type invoices.
2. Collaborate with Viasat business area finance directors and the Viasat contracts department on US government program requirements.
3. Evaluate and apply appropriate billing requirements in accordance with the US Federal Acquisition Regulation and Cost Accounting Standards, as well as other contractual clauses, and submit invoices through various complex billing portals.
4. Collect on past due invoices.
5. Complete account reconciliations and process credits or adjustments as needed.
6. Assist with governmental audits, including testing and other audit procedures.
7. Prepare final billing to the US government and related customers.
8. Help assess current internal processes and introduce new, effective, efficient, and uniform processes.
9. Process final close-out invoices.
10. Identify unapplied cash receipts.
11. Follow up on past due invoices.
12. Reconcile accounts and make adjustments as needed.

What you'll need

• 2+ years of accounting, finance, or relevant experience
• Preferred Bachelor's degree
• Heavy prior experience in billing
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner and build relationships within and outside the accounting team
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to balance and prioritize demands
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• U.S. Citizenship

What will help you on the job

• ERP system experience (Oracle preferred)
• Prior experience in government billing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Salary range

$53,000 - $84,000 annually. For specific locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is $73,000 - $109,000 annually.

At Viasat, compensation considers various factors including experience, skills, and knowledge. Additional incentives and benefits are available. Learn more at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For accommodation requests, please click here.