Consultant, Fees Billing

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Ireland seeks a Consultant in the Fees Division to oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable for the Fee Billing Team and manage their workload. The role involves ensuring completeness and accuracy, reviewing product for issues, and guiding staff through training and mentoring.

You will collaborate with internal partners and auditors, uphold SOX controls, and drive process improvements. Applicants must have AR experience and strong Excel skills, with the right to work in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable and related processes.
• Experience with SOX controls and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Background in Financial Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable for Fee Billing Team.
• Train and cross-train team members on AR activities.
• Act as escalation point for risk and control matters.
• Mentor staff and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate with auditors and other departments.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Manage workload and meet service descriptions.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Analytical mind

Excel

Time management

Communication skills

SOX controls

Financial Services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

About The Role

As part of the Fees Division, the Consultant role is responsible for the oversight of the day to day Accounts Receivable responsibilities in Fee Billing Team, while managing their own work load and projects. The Consultant is also responsible reviewing product for completeness and accuracy; engaging with the team regularly to ensure daily work issues are resolved timely and appropriately, and help in resolving these issues. The Consultant will provide guidance, coaching, mentoring and training to staff.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Responsible for the oversight of the day to day Accounts Receivable responsibilities for a Fee Billing Team
• Provide oversight of the training and cross-training of team members on all Accounts Receivable activities to ensure depth
• Acts as the first point of escalation for risk and control related matters for the team members
• Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to staff
• Ensures the most effective processes are in place, and partners are operating within the established procedures and SOX controls, with a focus on completeness and accuracy
• Maintains an effective relationship with the necessary groups and other operational areas to ensure process improvement goals are clearly communicated
• Organize the workload, set short-term priorities, monitor all activities, and ensure timely and accurate completion of the work as agreed in the Service Descriptions
• Differentiate between important and urgent decisions, assess complex and contradictory information and identify the core issues quickly and act on them
• Work with internal and external auditors to provide documentation for various audits.
• Provide oversight for the documentation of procedures and identification of potential control gaps and inefficiencies for your team
• Provides input and support to senior management’s objectives and goals
• Work in collaboration with our business partners to ensure accurate and timely deliverables and solving billing related issues
• Participate in projects and initiatives focused on process improvements and efficiency
• Communicate and elevate issues to Fee Management/Leadership Team as required
• Carries out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact
• Maintain policies and procedures and utilize best practices

Skills/ Experience Required

• Detailed-oriented, team player with an analytical mind, and good problem solving capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to provide timely feed-back to management
• Good time management, ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Self-motivated, self-starter with an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment with a flexible approach towards changing work methods, deadlines and variable workloads
• Strong planning, organizational and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to tight deadlines
• Strong mathematical skills, proficient with Excel
• Intermediate MS Excel and other Microsoft applications skills, experience with PeopleSoft a plus
• Several years of related experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable or Payroll - ideally within the Financial Services industry

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.