Project Billing Associate (Bird Electric)

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you  own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with  care , and  safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to  shape what comes next.

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Job Summary

The Project Billing Associate is responsible for invoicing of assigned projects and ensures contract terms are followed regarding correct billing rates and schedules. Responsible for basic to intermediate level billings. This position works closely with Project Accountants and Project Controls personnel. This position will also answer Project Management questions regarding project billing criteria and invoice drafts. Works under close supervision.

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 and match contract terms
• Coordinates research and analysis activities related to invoicing as required
• Researches past due invoices and collaborates with project teams on collection activities
• Collaborates with Treasury to clean up "on account" cash receipts 

Financial Analysis:

• May support project invoicing related analysis, as assigned by providing requested information  

Projects:

• Complexity and volume is limited to transactional level details and basic projects of standard contract terms  

Compliance:

• Provides support for client and annual Black and Veatch audit activities 

Supervisory and Resource Management:

• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement

Primary Internal Clients:

• Primary internal clients are project managers, project controls, finance managers and/or finance supervisors 

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred  

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Basic
• Knowledge of Black and Veatch Systems, Basic
• Knowledge of percent complete accounting, Basic
• Technical accounting knowledge, Basic 

Preferred Non-Technical Skills:

• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment.