Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist III

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist III will support AeroVironment Inc.'s U.S. A/R, Accounting, and Finance functions, and will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing for Government, commercial, and international customers.

The role will require collaboration with AeroVironment Inc.'s Operations Finance and Contracts Depts to properly administer Government billing requirements, understand the billing mechanism for various different contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time & Materials), and utilize customer billing portals for submission and payment tracking. Skills relating to account reconciliation and resolving discrepancies will be crucial, as will your ability to assist with government audits and final invoicing for U.S. Government contracts.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit government invoices (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Material) in a timely, efficient manner, utilizing project data from Oracle EBS/Fusion and submitted via customer portals (WAWF, Exostar, etc.), email, or other channels.

• Apply billing requirements in accordance with the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) as well as other contractual clauses.

• Process final contract close out invoices and retention invoicing as needed.

• Posts customer payment receipts by recording cash, checks, credit card transactions and adjustments. Also, processes credit memos, and billing adjustments as needed.

• Maintains accounts receivable customer files and generates AR aging report for review and analysis.

• Monitors customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities, and researches/resolves accounts receivable collection issues in a timely manner, and escalates issues when necessary.

• Supports Corporate Accounting department with month-end closing activities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related major preferred.

• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Government Billing, General Accounting, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• General knowledge of accounting principles/GAAP.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including an intermediate/advanced level of proficiency in Excel.

• Customer-service mindset and detail oriented with high level of written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Public company and/or Sarbanes-Oxley controlled environment experience preferred.

• Large ERP system, especially Oracle EBS or Fusion, experience preferred.

• Demonstrates high level of analytical problem-solving skills and strong work ethic.

• Has substantial understanding of Government and commercial invoicing process and can apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.

• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a wide range of duties.

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.

Physical Demands

• Ability to commute to the office location in Simi Valley, CA, as needed (hybrid).

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$25 - $38

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required