We are seeking a Billing Specialist to join our federal team at our Rockville, MD location. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely set up of contracts in Deltek Costpoint, entering and preparing data associated with preparing receivable invoices for an assigned queue of customers of JCFS entities. Responsible for the collection tasks associated with the JCFS invoice portfolio.  

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year

As a Billing Specialist, you will:

• Accurately enters new contract/task order/account information submitted by the sales organization into Costpoint. Perform due diligence reviews on all contracts submitted for order processing.
• Ensures billing parameters match the customer’s Contractual Agreement as applicable. Maintain billing schedule to ensure that contracts are billed on time.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly manual customer billings for installation projects and maintenance projects in accordance with contract terms and guidelines. Work closely with the Sales group, Contracts department and project personnel to ensure prompt and accurate billing.
• Process, prepare and submit electronic invoices to government and non-government customers using WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) and other electronic methods as required by the contract. Forward documentation on client acceptance.
• Manages the collection efforts through relationship building and the ability to innovatively problem solve collection activities, billing disputes, and payment options. Responsible for investigation, analysis, escalation and resolution of accounts receivable issues to ensure timely payment and maximize company cash flow.
• Maintain project invoice file and electronic invoice correspondence/log. Monitor the Billing Mailbox and respond in a timely fashion.
• Serve as the backup for the billing responsibilities for other JCFS subsidiaries.
• Assist internal and external customers regarding billing inquiries while ensuring to accuracy, accountability, and timeliness to the customer. Assist direct communication with customers, Sales and other internal departments as required.
• A key player in the month-end and year-end closings. Willing to work in a deadline driven, fast paced environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years previous experience in government contract billing and collection
• Extensive knowledge and experience in reviewing government contract award for billing requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Excel applications
• Must be detailed oriented, reliable and be able and willing to work in a deadline driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deltek Costpoint experience
• U.S. government security clearance

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, a related area, or equivalent experience.

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.  

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)