Project Accountant - Billing Specialist

Woolpert Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is looking for a Project Accountant - Billing Specialist to join our dynamic Finance team in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a fully remote position that reports to the Project Financial Support Group Manager and plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate billing, project setup, and contract compliance across our projects.

As a Project Accountant – Billing Specialist at Woolpert, you will :

• Reviews and approves customer account set-ups and assures that required billing details are on file.
• Reviews contracts, purchase orders, invoicing / billing terms and enters accurate billing details into the Management Information System (MIS).
• Prepares accurate and timely billings.
• Utilizes multiple portals for invoice submissions.
• Maintains open lines of communication via email and multiple messaging services with Project Accountant Team Lead and the Digital Innovation CSM / FSR team.
• Transfers misapplied expenses to correct accounts within the MIS.
• Assists Project Accountant TL and the Digital Innovation CSM / FSR team with the coordination and monitoring of billings and collections.
• Handles billing voids and write-offs with appropriate approvals as needed.
• Maintains customer account invoice and customer account contract files.
• Initiates customer account close out to ensure all data in the Management Information System (MIS) record is correct and complete.
• Reviews and monitors modifications of customer records within the CRM platform and ensures all required documentation is on file and matches billing records within the MIS.
• Accurately processes payments and provides follow-up with appropriate internal team.
• Assists Risk Management Team as needed in reviewing customer transaction history, communication history, and contracts.
• Monitors collection issues and assists ARM Team in maintaining monthly AR Ledger comments and makes direct customer contact when applicable.
• Follows-up with Project Accountant TL and the Digital Innovation CSM / FSR team if collection attempts are unsuccessful.
• Ensure the CSP process is being followed.
• Participates in company-wide initiatives as needed, to include quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Unique Benefits

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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