Advanced Billing Associate

Aleron
United States, Arizona, Chandler
Aug 21, 2026
Description Job Title: Advanced Billing Associate Location: Scottsdale, AZ Employment Type: Contract Industry: Defense Compensation: $31.52 - $35.14/hour About the Opportunity: We're seeking an experienced Advanced Billing Associate to support customer billing, financial compliance, and revenue operations within a highly regulated government contracting environment. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and processing customer invoices while ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and government contract requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance or accounting professional who enjoys working with complex billing processes, financial systems, compliance requirements, and customer-facing financial operations. Why You'll Love Working Here: Support advanced technology programs serving defense, government, and commercial customers. Work within a collaborative finance organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Gain exposure to government contract billing, financial compliance, and enterprise financial systems. Develop expertise in billing operations, audit support, financial reporting, and revenue management. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This position plays a direct role in supporting company revenue, cash flow, and financial performance. You'll be responsible for ensuring invoices are accurate, compliant, and processed efficiently while supporting financial audits and maintaining high standards of operational excellence. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Prepare, review, and process customer invoices in accordance with company policies and contractual requirements. Generate and maintain Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and commercial invoices. Support monthly billing goals by accurately processing high volumes of invoice transactions. Maintain billing records and financial system data to ensure compliance and accuracy. Monitor invoice status and assist with reducing billing cycle times and improving collections. Support internal and external audit activities by maintaining audit-ready documentation. Validate billing information and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations. Research and resolve billing discrepancies, customer inquiries, and invoice issues. Partner with program teams, finance professionals, and business stakeholders to improve billing processes. Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and continuous process improvements. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: 4+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, finance, accounting, government contract administration, or related financial operations. 2+ years of experience preparing and processing customer invoices in a high-volume environment. 2+ years of experience working with financial systems, ERP systems, accounting software, or billing platforms. 2+ years of experience supporting audit requirements, financial compliance, or internal controls. 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline strongly preferred. What Sets You Apart: Experience preparing: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) invoices Time & Materials (T&M) invoices Commercial customer invoices Knowledge of: U.S. GAAP Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) DFARS DCAA requirements DCMA requirements Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including: Pivot Tables Lookup Functions Financial Reporting Data Analysis Dashboard Development Experience using: Oracle Hyperion Essbase ERP and financial reporting systems Experience supporting government contracting environments. Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage high-volume workloads while meeting strict deadlines. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen. Overtime: May be required during month-end close cycles and billing deadlines. Lifting Requirements: Ability to perform standard office-related duties. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. 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