Summary:

This person will serve as a key member of our finance business support group, providing accounting support directly to project teams. Tasks will primarily include project setup, invoicing, and collections.

Responsibilities will include:

• Setting up projects in Deltek Vision, assisting project managers to determine the appropriate project work breakdown structure as needed

• Reviewing contracts, purchase orders, work orders, and task orders prior to invoicing

• Preparing and sending invoices to clients in accordance with Barr's requirements and contractual obligations

• Previewing project reports with project managers when warranted so that corrective actions can be taken prior to preparing invoices

• Preparing and running project reports from Deltek Vision, analyzing variances between budgets and actual spending

• Working closely with project managers and principals to help ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables and coordinating with clients to collect outstanding receivables

• Resolving accounting issues with client accounting or contacting staff when necessary

• Analyzing and troubleshooting issues as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience directly related to the job responsibilities described above

• Working knowledge of at least one accounting software package

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and experience with advanced functions of Excel, such as pivot tables and charts

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and proactively with team members and clients

• Superior analytical skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and with teams to meet client and project needs

• Superior task management skills, including scheduling, prioritizing, adaptability, and follow through

• Ability to work with multiple internal clients in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify personal schedule to help meet project deadlines

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field

• Experience using Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint software

• Experience in multi-currency and multi-company environments

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position can be based out of Barr's Ann Arbor, Michigan; Bismarck, North Dakota; Duluth, Minnesota; Hibbing, Minnesota; Grand Rapids, Michigan; or Minneapolis, Minnesota, offices.

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