What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract & Billing Specialist position at LHH?
We are partnering with a client who is looking for a Contract and Billing Specialist, specifically for government contracts.
The position is a contract-to-hire position paying up to $28/hour. Potential to convert to full-time, direct hire by end of year 2025 with a salary of up to $60K base.
What You Need:
- Education: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance or higher
- Experience: 3 years of experience in government contract billing and purchasing, including working with contract types such as cost-plus, fixed-price, and time & materials.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret contract terms, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prior experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related procurement policies.
- Familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
- Hands-on experience using Unanet for timekeeping, project accounting, billing, or financial reporting.
- Prior experience with government invoicing, financial audits, and contract closeout procedures under federal contract guidelines.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
What You'll Do
- Analyze and interpret government contracts and amendments to ensure accurate billing setup and proper data entry into Unanet.
- Produce and review job cost and financial reports using Unanet and Excel, providing weekly updates to program managers on funding, effort levels, travel, materials, and overall billing performance.
- Develop and maintain billing records and systems, prepare and process invoices for various government contract types (e.g., fixed-price, cost-plus, time and materials) with CLIN/SLIN/ACRN structures, apply indirect rates, and support final closeout processes.
- Submit invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and subcontractor portals, investigate billing discrepancies, and coordinate payment status for overdue invoices.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and issue Letters of Funding.
- Assist with financial audits and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and other government regulations.
- Collaborate with project managers and finance teams.
- Provide additional administrative and finance-related support as needed.
- Assist with corporate purchasing, including vendor management and issuing purchase orders.
What You'll Get
- Pay up to $28/hour.
- Potential to grow into a leadership role.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Exposure to various government contract types and billing processes.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Potential to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance and work with classified information.
- Opportunity to learn purchasing and procurement strategies.
Sound interesting? Submit a resume to be considered.
