**Project Billing Accountant (Bird Electric)** **Date:** Aug 11, 2025 **Location:** Hickory, NC, US **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 :** Bird Electric Enterprises **Req Id :** 110252 **Opportunity Type :** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Project Only Hire :** No **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No **Job Summary** Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity. This position is responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules. Responsible for intermediate to moderately complex level billings. \#LI-AS3 **Key Responsibilities** Invoicing: + Generates, audits and distributes draft invoices and/or credit memos to Project Management for review based on understanding of contract. Obtains appropriate approval and distributes accordingly. Ensures billing rates or billing schedules are correctly attached to projects & match contract terms. Identifies process improvement opportunities for billings owned. + Ensures billing rates or billing schedules are correctly attached to projectsandmatch contract terms + Researches past due invoices and collaborates with project teams on collection activities. Financial Analysis: + Researches and responds to project invoicing related questions as requested. Projects: + Complexity and volume includes at least one of the following: joint ventures, reporting in currencies other than domestic, on-shore/off-shore, multiple contracts, multiple task orders, and/or purchase orders. Compliance: + Coordinates research and analysis activities related to invoicing as required in support of client requests and the annual Black and Veatch audit activities + May interact directly with auditors as necessary SupervisoryandResource Management: + Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement Primary Internal Clients: + Primary internal clients are Global Billing Team billers, supervisors and management; project managers; project controls; project accounting. **Management Responsibilities** **Preferred Qualifications** Preferred Technical Skills: + Microsoft Office Suite,Basic + Knowledge of BlackandVeatch Systems, Basic + Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic + Technical accounting knowledge, Basic Preferred Non-Technical Skills: + Organizing + Planning + Written Communications + Informing + Peer Relationships + Dealing with Ambiguity + Problem Solving **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience. Typically 2+ years' related experience. 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. **Certifications** **Work Environment/Physical Demands** Typical office environment. **Competencies** Action oriented Customer focus **Salary Plan** FIN: Finance **Job Grade** 003 Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, 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 and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insuranceand a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan,vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services,and the B&V Credit Union. 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