Billing Analyst

M2 Search Partners; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

M2 Search Partners is seeking a Billing Analyst to support government contract billing, accounts receivable, collections, and compliance-related invoicing. This role involves preparing, reviewing, and submitting invoices in line with FAR/DFARS requirements and maintaining audit-ready documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of government billing experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across accounting, contracts, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or a related financial role.
• Direct experience with government contract billing and invoice processing.
• Experience with regulated billing processes and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit invoices for government contracts across various arrangements.
• Review contract terms, funding documents, and supporting records for accuracy.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and invoice rejections.
• Reconcile billing data across accounting systems and invoicing platforms.
• Maintain organized billing documentation for audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing questions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Billing Analyst to support government contract billing, accounts receivable, collections, and compliance-related invoicing activities. This role is ideal for a finance professional with experience in contract billing, invoice validation, reconciliations, and working in a deadline-driven environment.

About the Role

The Billing Analyst will prepare, review, and submit invoices in accordance with government contract requirements while helping ensure accuracy, timely collections, and audit-ready documentation. The position works cross-functionally with accounting, contracts, purchasing, operations, and customer-facing teams to resolve billing questions and support effective financial operations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, review, and submit invoices for government contracts, including cost-plus, firm fixed-price, and time-and-materials arrangements.
• Review contract terms, task orders, funding documents, and supporting records to help ensure accurate invoicing and revenue recognition.
• Monitor accounts receivable activity and assist with timely follow-up on outstanding invoices.
• Research, document, and help resolve billing discrepancies, invoice rejections, payment delays, and contract billing issues.
• Reconcile billing and financial data across accounting systems and government invoicing platforms.
• Maintain complete and organized billing documentation to support internal reviews, customer inquiries, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with accounting, purchasing, contracts, and operations teams to resolve purchase order, funding, and invoicing questions.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and special projects that support process improvement and management decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and experience supporting billing or accounts receivable processes in a regulated or contract-driven environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management abilities.
• Advanced analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective collaboration across departments and functions.
• Sound judgment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Experience

• Government contract billing and invoicing experience.
• Accounts receivable, collections, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Audit support, regulatory compliance, and process documentation.
• Familiarity with federal contracting requirements such as FAR, DFARS, and DCAA guidelines.
• Experience with government payment or invoicing portals such as PIEE, IPP, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, reporting, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Education and Experience

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, accounting, or a related financial role.
• Direct experience with government contract billing and invoice processing.
• Experience working with contract compliance requirements, financial documentation, or regulated billing processes.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting federal government contracts, defense contracting, or similar industries.
• Experience with project accounting, ERP, purchasing, or contract management systems.
• Office-based role (Hybrid) in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Fast-paced setting with recurring billing cycles, collections follow-up, and month-end activities.
• Frequent interaction with internal business partners and customer-facing stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-focused finance team supporting complex contract billing, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role offers meaningful cross-functional collaboration and the chance to apply strong analytical skills in a regulated contracting environment.