Barry-Wehmiller

Billing & Contract Associate

Phillips, WI Full time

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.


Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


Job Description:

BW Papersystems is looking for an experienced Billing & Contracts Associate to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for contract billing and accounting for orders, sales, and deposits. This will include ownership and reporting for daily sales, new orders, backlog, revenue recognition, and accounting for customer deposits. In addition, you will also back up the Accounts Receivable leader in credit and collections activities. Within this position, you will be responsible for reconciliation of all contracts and related general ledger accounts, along with order listings, sales and revenue reporting, and backlog maintenance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Enter orders into XA/ERP and D365/CRM systems

  • Maintain and report backlog and daily sales

  • Record revenue for all contracts

  • Create and send contract billings to customers

  • Partner with value streams, leadership, and sales teams across the business to understand contractual agreements specific to billing and collections.

  • Set and understand contract payment terms, track milestones, follow changing ship dates Invoicing to milestones, collection of funds

  • Work with sales and value streams to correct invoice disputes and process related customer credits

  • Perform accounting transactions as required, including monthly revenue, deposits, and AR close

  • Participate in financial and cross-functional project teams as necessary

  • Advance the development of standard work and cross training within the finance team

Other duties as assigned Job Specification:

  • Must possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in calculations/transactions

  • Strong organizational skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Experience with Microsoft Programs, and other business intelligence software

  • Working knowledge of accounting principles

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and judgement

Basic Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting or relevant experience

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent with 3+ year of experience working in an accounting/office environment

  • 2+ years of relevant professional accounting or billing experience

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


 

Company:

BW Papersystems