Open To Work
Traci Jackson
Powder Springs
Summary
Knowledgeable Sr. Billing Specialist with solid history of managing billing processes and ensuring accurate financial records. Adept at resolving discrepancies and improving billing procedures. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing accounting software and maintaining organized records.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Billing Specialist 3
RTI
Raleigh, NC
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined billing processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in invoicing.
- Managed customer accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely payments.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations through diligent record-keeping and reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve billing practices and customer satisfaction.
- Perform daily contract billing operations including administrative, analytical, and professional accounting tasks to bill clients.
- Examine contract documents to identify and interpret billing requirements.
- Conduct invoice preparations within stringent time requirements.
- Interface with contracts, finance, and technical staff and/or external clients to obtain information as required.
- Work primarily on Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time and Materials (T&M) contract types and complex roll-up invoicing that requires intermediate to advanced analysis with accuracy.
- Perform advanced invoicing analysis and demonstrates the ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues.
- Prepare advanced quarterly and annual Federal Financial Reporting (FFR).
- Manage the most complex contract types with a thorough understanding of the cost structure with the ability to manually calculate cost buildup, burden & revenue; analyze and troubleshoot issues.
- Assist in the training of new Contract Billing Specialists, if requested.
Contract Specialist
The Oryza Group LLC
Douglasville, GA
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepare and submit invoices via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), and monthly reports with supporting documentation for government approval.
- Performs full range of government contracting pre-award and post-award functions.
- Negotiates modifications, determine contract cost changes, and price adjustments.
- Review all sub-contractor invoices for payments.
- Prepare Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Materials (T&M) invoices for approval.
- Assist Vice President of DOD Accounts with new contract awards.
- Executes modifications and supplemental agreements.
- Complete contract startups, periodic reviews and close-outs by ISO standards.
Staff Accountant/ Accounting Assistant
Red Oak Auto Sales
Atlanta, GA
05.2010 - 04.2017
- Responsible Accounts receivables, activity, payments, deductions, credits, write-offs.
- Responsible for calculating and checking to make sure payments, accounts and records are correct.
- Prepares financial reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts.
- Prepares monthly statements by collecting data; analyzing and investigating variances: summarizing data, information, and trends.
- Complies with state and federal tax filing requirements by studying regulations; adhering to requirements; advising management on required actions; calculating quarterly estimated tax payments.
- Manage periodic and annual corporate tax filings.
- Financial statement preparation/adjustments for tax return preparation.
Staff Accountant/ Accounting Specialist
Pilgrim’s Pride
Atlanta, GA
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Processed credits, debits, re-bills and researched invoices.
- Researched accounts for receivables, activity, payments, deductions, credits, write-offs.
- Communicated with transportation partners on customer account issues especially COD accounts.
Staff Accountant/ Accounting Assistant
Universal Distribution Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Maintained balance sheets, statement of cash flows, and P/L statements.
- Responsible for calculating and checking to make sure payments, accounts and records are correct.
- Reconciled finance accounts and direct debits.
- Strong leadership skills, strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, planning and organizational ability.
Staff Accountant/ Project Accountant
World Travel Meetings & Incentives
Atlanta, GA
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Processed payroll.
- Billed direct operating expenses.
- Reviewed on-line transactions for accuracy.
- Strong leadership skills, strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, planning and organizational ability.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Strayer University
Atlanta, Georgia01-2016
Skills
- Costpoint proficiency
- Salesforce
- Oracle
- Excel
- IPP
- WAWF/iRAPT
- eBRAP
- Transcepta
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop billing tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved a RISE award by completing complex billing invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2015
Management Representative ISO 9001:2015
Timeline
Contract Billing Specialist 3
RTI
10.2023 - Current
Contract Specialist
The Oryza Group LLC
04.2017 - 12.2019
Staff Accountant/ Accounting Assistant
Red Oak Auto Sales
05.2010 - 04.2017
Staff Accountant/ Accounting Specialist
Pilgrim’s Pride
07.2007 - 05.2010
Staff Accountant/ Accounting Assistant
Universal Distribution Group
01.2003 - 12.2006
Staff Accountant/ Project Accountant
World Travel Meetings & Incentives
03.2001 - 01.2003
B.S. - Accounting
Strayer University