Note: This is a contract position.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• PeopleSoft System owner for specific assigned project codes for the billing and contracts modules. Ensures that each project code is properly set up and maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for the analysis and review of project billing status as well as making independent decisions regarding the monthly billing activities for assigned projects
• Works independently to manage assigned projects within the PeopleSoft system, ensuring that all appropriate amounts are invoiced accurately and in a timely manner.
• Updates actual spend from Finance systems and actual achievement based on data provided by PD/PM.
• Creates new and updates existing invoicing reconciliations and payment schedules/invoicing grids.
• Sets up new contracts and amends existing contracts (CO's) in PeopleSoft (PS). Generates draft invoice in PS and 1^st time invoice cover letter (as required) for Project Manager review.
• Finalizes approved invoice in PS and prepares final invoice package following established quality standards and submits to client for payment, to include administrative activities associated with such preparation and submission.
• Provides backup documentation to the Project Manager and/or client as required and serves as liaison between Accounts Payable and Project Manager with regards to missing documentation
• Makes correcting PS entries to resolve issues as directed by the Project Manager.
• Assists in client query resolution as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education / Qualification:

• BA/BS in Accounting/Business or equivalent Covance experience

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years finance or relevant business experience
• Computer competency including intermediate Excel skills
• Detail oriented and highly accurate
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and effective time management skills

BA/BS in Accounting/Business or equivalent Covance experience

• 2 to 5 years finance or relevant business experience
• Computer competency including intermediate Excel skills
• Detail oriented and highly accurate
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and effective time management skills