Contract Billing Specialist

RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promotes meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.

RTI's Office of Finance is seeking a Contract Billing Specialist to perform daily contract billing operations including administrative, analytical, and professional accounting tasks to bill clients in accordance with contract terms.

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• Provide professional support in the process of contract administration.
• Perform daily contract billing operations including administrative, analytical, and professional accounting tasks to bill clients including the processing of journal entries.
• Examine contract documents to identify and interpret billing requirements.
• Conduct invoice preparations within stringent time requirements.
• Interface with contracts, finance, and technical staff and/or external clients to obtain information as required.
• Work primarily on Fixed Price cost and time and materials (T&M) contract types.
• Proficiency in:
  • Systems, tools, organizational financials including indirect rates and general ledger account principles.
  • Billing operations throughout a project lifecycle, project setup, post-award project invoicing, and project close-out processes.
• Prepares simple quarterly and annual federal financial reports (FFRs) for projects.
• Own & analyze Cost Plus and T&M contract types.
• Examine contract documentation for Closeouts to identify and interpret instructions; contact contract and technical staff or client if additional information is required.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Government contracting experience is preferred.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.)

Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and unexpected requests to deliver high-quality deliverables within established deadlines
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership of work

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.