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For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.\nJoin our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!\nKey statistics:\n1,100+ Team members\n950+ Consultants \n640+ Ph.D.s \n90+ Disciplines \n30+ Offices globally \nOur Opportunity\nWe are currently seeking a Project Accounting/Billing Coordinator for our Finance/Accounting Group in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will work as part of a team primarily responsible for processing client invoices. This individual will be working with both internal and external clients to ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of our client invoices. Additional assignments may include analyzing project accounting reports, assisting during internal and external audits and other financial tasks that will allow the department to meet its overall objectives.\nYou will be responsible for\nDistribute and process monthly electronic invoices, including uploading invoices through client invoicing platforms and electronic billing portals. \nPartner and communicate with project managers and internal stakeholders across a wide range of engineering disciplines and corporate departments to obtain proper invoice approvals.\nGuide project managers on invoicing procedures and client billing requirements.\nCommunicate directly with clients across multiple industries to support billing and account-related inquiries. \nReconcile project and client accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies. \nAssist project managers with budget monitoring, invoicing, and revenue recognition activities. \nReview, maintain, and update project and client information within accounting system. \nPrepare and process month-end billing and financial reports and assist with audits.\nReview and manage unbilled aging reports to ensure timely and accurate billing. \nSet up and maintain project billing terms and invoicing requirements in line with internal financial controls.\nCollaborate with the Accounts Receivable team to process account adjustments, credits, and customer refunds. \nSupport multiple office locations while assisting with special projects, process improvements, and accounting research initiatives. \nPartner with the Accounts Receivable team to streamline billing and collection processes, improve efficiency, and accelerate cash collections.\nYou will have the following skills and qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or 3-4 years of accounting, finance, or billing experience within a professional services environment.\n\nWorking knowledge of invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes.\n\nProven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and effectively manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research discrepancies, identify trends and exceptions, and independently drive issues to resolution.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.\n\nAbility to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.\n\nContinuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process enhancements, strengthen controls, and leverage technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions.\n\nAbility to take ownership of issues, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate professionalism, tact, and diplomacy when working with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nHighly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.\n\nAbility to partner effectively with consulting and project staff on project billing and invoicing matters.\n\nExperience with electronic invoicing portals, LEDES billing files, and related databases is preferred.\n\nFlexible, adaptable, and collaborative team player with a willingness to support changing business needs.\n\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.\n\nAbility to support a hybrid work schedule, including a minimum of three days per week in the office.\n\nPresently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required. \nLife @ Exponent\nTo learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:\nhttps://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent\nhttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact\nAttracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.\nOur firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. 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