Bilingual Billing Analyst

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Billing Analyst to work in our Toronto office. Our Billing Analysts’ staff are integral members of our finance teams. It is business imperative that we continue to hire and develop highly engaged skilled professionals that will provide consistent billing and financial support for our business and our project managers/directors.

**The opportunity**
- Optimally connect with Project Managers and Project Directors to settle accurate costs to invoice for the month
- Prepare client invoices in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and terms and conditions of the contract
- Review contracts for each new project and set up all templates and procedures to coordinate invoicing for all new projects
- Record invoices into the accounting system
- Reconcile and include, as part of project invoices, sub-consultant billings for fees and reimbursable expenses
- Monitor daily cash receipts against sub-contractor billing tracker for releasing sub-consultant payments.
- Ensure all monthly activity is complete and accurate in the areas of customer billings, accounts payable, and related postings to the accounting system
- Assist project team with follow-up and collection of aging invoices
- Ability to supervise key financial metrics on projects, such as aging debts, aging WIP, and cash flow
- Assist with monthly forecasting of billings and cash collections
- Special and ad hoc projects as assigned

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

**Is this role right for you?**
- 4+ years of meaningful experience in billing. Experience in a professional services firm is helpful
- Fluent proficiency in French
- Experience with billing large-scale major government agency projects is helpful
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is helpful in Business or related fields
- A proven knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, not-to-exceed, and how they are applied in the billing process
- Sophisticated Excel skills are required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.) and familiarity with general accounting software packages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task
- Diligent with the ability to work under pressure and within a team

**What we offer you**

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

**Benefits at Work -** At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

**Flexible Working** - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

**Different people, shared values**

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

**Our Application Process**

**Arup is an equal opportunity employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orien