Contract Closeout Billing Specialist

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KBR is a global leader in delivering technology-driven mission-critical and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century we have powered bold missions across defense space industry and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries we thrive on a culture built on safety integrity and teamwork. At KBR we empower our people to solve the worlds toughest challenges and create lasting value for communities and the planet. We dont just deliver results we deliver game-changing solutions innovative technology deep domain expertise and cutting-edge technologies.

KBR is seeking a Contract Closeout Billing Specialist to support final contract closeout activities for U.S. Government Services contracts in Huntsville AL. Under general supervision this role is responsible for preparing and reconciling final invoices validating incurred costs against billed amounts and ensuring billing accuracy and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. The specialist will utilize Deltek Costpoint and Cognos to calculate final billings submit invoices through customer payment systems such as PIEE/WAWF and IPP and maintain detailed reporting and metrics to manage closeout backlogs. This position supports cost reimbursable time-and-materials (T&M) and firm fixed price (FFP) contracts while partnering with Finance Contracts Project Controls and external customers to resolve discrepancies and drive timely contract closeouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end contract closeout billing activities for U.S. Government Services contracts including cost reimbursable T&M and FFP contract types.
• Reconcile contract financial data by comparing costs incurred vs. invoices submitted to ensure billing accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and calculate final invoices including rate variance and final closeout billings utilizing Deltek Costpoint and Cognos reporting tools.
• Submit invoices and supporting documentation through government invoicing/payment systems such as PIEE/WAWF IPP and other customer-specific portals.
• Develop maintain and enhance detailed closeout reporting metrics and trackers to support contract backlog management and monthly closeout targets.
• Analyze contract funding and payment history to confirm sufficiency for final billing and identify opportunities for de-obligation where applicable.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Contracts Project Management Project Controls Accounting and Subcontract teams) to resolve billing issues clear discrepancies and ensure closeout deliverables are complete.
• Communicate effectively with external customers to support invoice approval resolve payment issues and facilitate contract closeout timelines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends gaps and opportunities to improve closeout efficiency and billing accuracy.
• Work as part of a cross-functional closeout team to meet established performance goals deadlines and monthly closeout metrics.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• 4 years of contract closeout and government billing experience
• Prior experience in a U.S. Government contracting environment with hands-on billing exposure.
• Working knowledge of government contract billing requirements and FAR principles including contract types and billing rules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including strong reconciliation and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to concisely document issues actions and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities resolve discrepancies and meet deadlines in a metrics-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint and Cognos for billing and financial reporting.
• Experience submitting invoices through PIEE/WAWF IPP or similar government payment systems.
• Prior experience supporting contract closeout activities including preparation of final invoices and closeout documentation.
• Familiarity with audit-related environments (DCAA DCMA) and supporting billing documentation requests.
• Experience maintaining contract closeout trackers backlog databases and reporting dashboards.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.