Project Billing Associate

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation, an employee-owned global engineering and construction firm, seeks a Project Billing Associate to manage invoicing for assigned projects and ensure billing terms are followed. You will work closely with project accountants and controls teams to maintain accurate billing schedules.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Oracle, and strong accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and billing processes.
• Experience with MS Office and Oracle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing of assigned projects and ensure contract terms for billing rates and schedules.
• Process basic to intermediate project billings.
• Collaborate with Project Accountants and Project Controls.
• Answer PM questions regarding billing criteria and drafts.
• Generate and audit draft invoices and credit memos for PM review.
• Support invoicing-related analysis as assigned.
• Assist with client and internal audit activities.
• Support continuous improvement and change management related to billing processes.
• Serve PMs, project controls, finance managers as primary internal clients.

Skills

Planning

Informing

Peer Relationships

Percent complete accounting

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

BlackandVeatch Systems

Job description

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

as the Project Billing Associate, you will have the opportunity to;

• Be responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensure contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules
• Be responsible for basic to intermediate level billings
• Work closely with Project Accountants and Project Controls personnel
• Answer Project Management questions regarding project billing criteria and invoice drafts

Key Responsibilities

• Generates, auditsand distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract
• May support project invoicing related analysis, as assigned by providing requested information
• Complexity and volume is limited to transactional level details and basic projects of standard contract terms
• Provides support for client and annual Black and Veatch audit activities
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
• Primary internal clients are project managers, project controls, finance managers and/or finance supervisors

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Oracle, preferred
• Knowledge of BlackandVeatch Systems, Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Planning
• Informing
• Peer Relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

FIN: Finance

Job Grade

013

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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