Accounts Receivable Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, up to 3 days in office per week
Experience Level: Early Career (1–2 years)
Reporting Line: This role reports to the Finance team and will work closely with Project Operations.

About the Position

B&D is looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our Finance team and play an important role in keeping our billing and accounts receivable operations running smoothly. This is an opportunity for an early-career finance professional who is detail-oriented, resourceful, a problem-solver, and eager to build a strong foundation in project-based finance.

You’ll start by developing expertise in day-to-day billing and accounts receivable, working closely with an experienced Finance team and Project Operations to ensure invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with client contracts. As you build your knowledge, you’ll take on more responsibility for contract and project setup, reporting, collections, process improvement, and revenue-related activities.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, so we’re looking for someone who can stay organized under pressure, learn quickly, and take ownership of getting the details right.

B&D is a program management and development advisory firm that helps clients maximize the value of investments in mission-driven projects. We work with educational institutions, municipalities, and organizations across the country on initiatives that shape communities and create lasting impact.

Following our recent merger with Project Management Advisors (PMA), our team brings together expanded expertise across planning, development, and program management. It’s an exciting time to join B&D as we continue building the systems, processes, and capabilities that support our growth.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Prepare and issue accurate, timely client invoices in accordance with contracts and company requirements.

• Manage day-to-day billing activities across a portfolio of projects and customer accounts.

• Research and resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account discrepancies in partnership with Project Operations and Finance & Accounting.

• Support collections, cash application, and payment research as needed.

• Maintain accurate billing records and supporting documentation.

• Monitor accounts receivable activity and help identify issues that require follow-up or escalation.

Contract & Project Setup

• Assist with setting up and maintaining customer contracts and projects in Workday.

• Review contracts and billing requirements to ensure rates, schedules, client information, and other key terms are accurately reflected in the system.

• Partner with Project Operations and Finance & Accounting to resolve incomplete or inconsistent information.

• Update Workday when contracts are amended or billing requirements change.

• Maintain contract setup checklists and supporting documentation.

Process Improvement & Analysis

• Develop a strong understanding of the end-to-end billing and accounts receivable process and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

• Use Excel and financial systems to research issues, analyze account information, and support reporting.

• Contribute to efforts to strengthen revenue and billing processes as B&D continues to evolve its financial systems and workflows.

• Take on increasingly complex projects and accounting-related responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow.

• Relevant experience: 1–2 years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, project accounting, finance administration, or a related area.
• Attention to detail: You take accuracy seriously and understand how details in invoices, contracts, and system setup can affect the broader financial process.
• Organization under pressure: You can manage multiple assignments and competing deadlines while creating structure around your own workflow and maintaining quality.
• Communication & collaboration: You communicate clearly, follow up consistently, and work effectively with Project Operations, Finance & Accounting, and other teams to resolve issues.
• Problem-solving mindset: You’re comfortable investigating discrepancies, asking questions, and working through problems rather than waiting for someone else to figure them out.
• Learning agility: You’re capable of learning new systems and processes quickly and are willing to build your knowledge as your responsibilities expand.
• Technical foundation: Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are required; experience with Workday or another ERP system is preferred.
• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• Project-based experience: Experience in a professional services or project-based organization is a plus.

This role is designed to give you a strong foundation in how project-based businesses manage revenue and client accounts.

In your first six months, you’ll develop proficiency in Workday and gain a strong understanding of the end-to-end accounts receivable and billing process. You’ll work toward independently managing contract setup, invoicing, and routine AR activities while building relationships across Finance and Project Operations.

By your first year, you’ll be managing a portfolio of projects and customer accounts with increasing independence, identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls, and applying stronger analytical and problem-solving skills to more complex issues.

As you continue to grow, there is an opportunity to expand beyond day-to-day billing into collections strategy, AR aging and analytics, revenue controls, technical accounting, project finance, or broader accounting responsibilities. The goal is not simply to become better at processing invoices—it’s to develop a broader understanding of how the financial side of a project-based business operates and progressively take on more complex work.

Impactful Mission:
Work on the financial operations that support meaningful projects shaping institutions and communities nationwide—while building your career.

Growth Culture:
We grow leaders through mentorship and learning opportunities, with a designated Learning and Development Department. The Association for Talent Development has recognized B&D as a Champion of Learning for four consecutive years.

Top-Tier Benefits:
Company-paid health, dental, and prescription coverage for employees and children, cell phone reimbursement, generous PTO, 401(k) contributions, and more.

Unique Culture:
Entrepreneurship, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, and an unrelenting drive for excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Our quick application process requires a resume, a recommended cover letter, and a few essential questions. We’re excited to get to know you!

This role's target base annual salary range is currently $65,000-$80,000. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, relevant education, experience, certifications, candidate abilities, and pay relative to other team members.

The company benefits listed above are a summary of the benefits. Specific details, availability, and eligibility requirements apply in accordance with company policies.

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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