JD Edwards Job Cost & Contract/Service Billing Expert

Job Title: JD Edwards Job Cost & Contract/Service Billing Expert
Location: Remote + Travel
Duration: 6 Months (Extendable)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced JD Edwards (JDE) Functional Expert specializing in Job Cost and Contract/Service Billing. The ideal candidate will bring strong domain expertise in project financial management, billing operations, and ERP implementations, particularly within the EPCC industry.

This role requires a blend of functional consulting, system configuration, and cross-functional collaboration to support large-scale, complex project environments.

Key Responsibilities:

JD Edwards Functional Expertise:

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

Process & Business Operations:

• Analyze and map project accounting and billing processes
• Recommend and implement process improvements aligned with industry best practices
• Support integration with modules such as:
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Procurement
  • Inventory
  • Payroll / Time Entry
• Collaborate with finance, project controls, and operations teams

Implementation & Support:

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

Industry-Specific (EPCC Preferred):

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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of hands-on experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Strong expertise in:
  • Job Cost
  • Contract Billing
  • Service Billing
• Proven experience in ERP implementations
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles
• Experience working 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
• Certifications such as 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