Regional Finance Coordinator

Terracon; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a detail-oriented professional responsible for project registration, billing, collections, and procurement practices within an engineering consulting environment. The role requires a strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage various tasks within defined timelines.

Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience or 4 years of equivalent experience. A valid driver’s license may also be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ related experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project registration, billing, and collection for an engineering consulting firm.
• Prepare billing in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Manage project budgets and alert managers to potential overages.
• Initiate and finalize invoices per client requirements.
• Perform routine collections activities and resolve outstanding AR issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

General Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely project registration, billing, collection and procurement practices for an engineering consulting firm.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, prepare timely and accurate billing for routine and non‑routine projects in accordance with contractual agreements, accounting standards, internal controls, and within defined billing cycles or client deadlines, ensuring that all billing is internally approved and sent to clients on schedule, attaching all necessary backup.

Project Setup, Review and Maintenance

• May be responsible for new project registrations or timely review of project registrations completed outside the Regional Finance team, ensuring information matches with contract, purchase order and standard client required information.


• Assist with opening/closing tasks as needed.


• Assist with budget management.


• Add executed change orders to the system.


• Alert Project Managers to potential budget overages, write down, and/or unrecognized revenue during billing schedule.


• Create and maintain electronic project files related to financial documentation, which may include contracts, work authorizations, budget tracking, payment applications, client invoices, and internal approvals.


• Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management and retention.

Billing / WIP Management

• Maintain billing schedule for all projects per contract terms or per schedule arranged with Regional Financial Manager.


• Initiate billing for all eligible projects per schedule.


• Create draft invoices per client billing requirements; send for review and approval to Project Managers and additional parties as required by account.


• When no response from Project Manager during billing timeframe, send email reminders and elevate as required to meet deadlines and financial metrics.


• Finalize invoices in the billing platform and submit invoice packages, including cover pages, applications for payment, lien waivers, and other applicable backup per client billing requirements; distribute invoices to external clients through various distribution platforms (e.g., mail, email, client portal uploads).


• Process WIP removals when appropriate or as requested.


• Research and resolve routine and non‑routine billing questions and discrepancies following standard operating procedures.


• Perform CMELMS responsibilities assigned to regional finance staff.

Collections

• Perform routine collections efforts which could include phone calls or emails.


• Communicate with clients regarding past‑due invoices.


• Add notes in the collections tool for all collection activities including specifics on invoice submission, expected payment dates, and both internal and external follow‑up communications.


• Follow up on all invoices open past terms/average days paid.


• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operational Finance, Corporate Collections, and direct supervisor to resolve outstanding AR issues.

Procurement

• Create and approve requisitions for all goods and services, document receipt, and ensure accuracy of project information on invoices.


• Review all non‑PO backed invoices, add project information, and approve invoices.


• Fill out onboarding forms for new suppliers not currently in procure‑to‑pay system.


• Write draft checks from office checkbooks.


• Submit office credit card reconciliations via expense report portal.


• Manage per diem/cash advance processes.


• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.


• Participate in pre‑task planning.


• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.


• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ related experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.


• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.


• Strong communication and coordination abilities.


• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.