JD Edwards (JDE) Consultant Job Cost & Billing Expert

Job Title: JD Edwards (JDE) Consultant – Job Cost & Billing Expert
Location: Remote + Travel
Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced JD Edwards (JDE) Consultant specializing in Job Cost and Contract/Service Billing within the EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning) domain.

The ideal candidate will bring deep functional expertise, hands-on implementation experience, and strong business process knowledge to optimize project financial management, billing operations, and ERP-driven workflows in large-scale project environments.

Key Responsibilities

JD Edwards Functional Expertise

• Lead implementation, configuration, and optimization of:
  • Job Cost Management
  • Contract Billing
  • Service Billing
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle processes, including:
  • Project setup and budgeting
  • Cost tracking and forecasting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Progress and milestone billing
  • Time & Material billing
• Configure and manage contract structures, billing rules, retainage, and change orders
• Ensure accurate project financial reporting and compliance

Business Process & Operations

• Analyze, design, and map business processes for project accounting and billing
• Recommend and implement process improvements aligned with industry best practices
• Collaborate with finance, project controls, and operations teams

System Integration & Cross-Functional Support

• Support integration with key modules:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Procurement
  • Inventory
  • Payroll / Time Entry

Implementation & Support

• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
• Gather and translate business requirements into system configurations
• Conduct SIT and UAT testing and support go-live activities
• Provide user training and documentation
• Troubleshoot functional issues and optimize system performance

Industry-Specific Expertise (EPCC Preferred)

• Support large-scale capital project accounting
• Manage complex contract types, including:
  • Lump Sum
  • Cost Plus
  • Unit Price
  • Time & Material
• Handle multi-entity and multi-currency project environments
• Work with WBS structures, project controls, and cost breakdowns

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of hands-on JD Edwards EnterpriseOne experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Job Cost
  • Contract Billing
  • Service Billing
• Proven experience in ERP implementation and delivery
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional business teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EPCC / Construction / Engineering industries
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and project controls
• Experience with system integrations and reporting tools
• PMP, CPA, or ERP certifications (nice to have)

Key Skills

• ERP Functional Consulting
• Project Accounting
• Billing & Revenue Management
• Business Process Reengineering
• System Implementation
• Stakeholder Communication