Billing Coordinator, Accounting

Job Type

Full-time

Since 1980, Cobb Fendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At Cobb Fendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, Cobb Fendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation + Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions;
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP);
  Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance;
  Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
  Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // Cobb Fendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

Cobb Fendley is seeking an experienced Accounting Billing Coordinator in our Houston, Texas office.

The successful candidate's most important qualifications include the following.

• At least a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of previous Accounting or Billing experience, a plus.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), math skills and financial knowledge (debits/credits).
• Ability to work with others to answer questions and provide information.
• Computer software skills including spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint software or other accounting platform, a plus.
• Honesty (dealing with cash) and no criminal history related to financial transactions.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Regular, dependable attendance.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and are subject to change, including additional duties as assigned.

• Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses.
• Become familiar with client contract documents.
• Assist Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant with preparing draft and final invoice package containing invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
• Assist with preparing invoices for simple/repetitive projects within limited departments.
• Assist Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant with researching any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.
• Assist Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant with providing the accounts payables team member with advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses.
• Assist Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant with submitting client required subconsultant payment audits.
• Assist Project Accountant or Senior Project Accountant with working with the cash receipts team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash.
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Accounting Manager.
• Communicate and coordinate with the local offices.

• We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.

• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or…