Junior- GovCon Billing​/Accounts Receivable Clerk

Junior
- Gov Con Billing / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Are you looking for a challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Junior
- Gov Con Billing / Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Finance & Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level to mid-level accounting professional looking to build a career in a growing government contracting environment.

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

The Billing/Accounts Receivable Clerk will support the company's daily accounts receivable and billing operations, including government contract billing, invoice preparation and submission, payment processing, account reconciliation, collections support, financial recordkeeping, customer and contract setup, and expense processing.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, dependable, comfortable working with numbers, and able to read and understand contract requirements and translate them into accurate billing. The candidate should have an understanding of government contracting and federal government invoicing, including different contract billing types and invoice submission requirements.

We are open to candidates with a range of experience, from those beginning their accounting careers to professionals with several years of accounts receivable or billing experience. Hands-on government contracting billing experience is strongly preferred.

What does a typical day look like for a Junior
- Gov Con Billing / Accounts Receivable Clerk?

• Read and understand customer and government contracts, including billing terms, funding, contract line items, period of performance, and invoicing requirements.
• Set up customers, contracts, billing information, and applicable billing terms accurately in the company's accounting/ERP system.
• Prepare, process, and distribute customer and government invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Review contracts and supporting documentation to ensure invoices are prepared in accordance with contract requirements.
• Understand and apply different government contract billing types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Level of Effort (LOE), and Milestone-based billing.
• Determine the appropriate billing method based on the contract and applicable contract terms.
• Prepare invoices for labor, travel, other direct costs, and reimbursable expenses in accordance with contract requirements.
• Submit government invoices through WAWF, IPP, or the applicable government/customer invoicing portal or website.
• Track invoice submissions, invoice status, rejections, suspensions, approvals, and payments, and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Enter accounts receivable transactions into the company's accounting system.
• Record and apply customer payments to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with follow-up on past-due accounts.
• Maintain accurate customer and contract records and supporting documentation.
• Perform routine accounts receivable reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close activities.
• Respond to customer questions regarding invoices, account balances, and payment status.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Contracts, Program Management, and Finance personnel to resolve billing issues and contract-related questions.
• Assist with tracking invoices, payments, contract funding, contract billing, and outstanding receivables.
• Process employee travel and expense reports on a semi-monthly basis,…