Engagement Billing & AR Specialist

Andersch Ag; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Miami is seeking an Engagement Manager to oversee the lifecycle of engagements, including initiating matters, assessing risk with matter owners, driving timely billing and collections, and coordinating with Core Accounting and Segment Finance for revenue recognition. You will close matters when completed and ensure proper audit backup is maintained.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client teams, accurate invoicing, and optimization of project management tasks, with a

Qualifications

• 5+ years overall experience in engagement management, including billing and collections, in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of PC and network environments and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and client facing teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure timely, accurate and professional invoices are sent to clients
• Reduce amount of time billable professionals invest in project management and administrative tasks
• Reduce DSO and bad debt
• Review New Matters for Assigned BTKs
• Ensure project set up is consistent with LOE terms
• Set up necessary activity codes
• Prepare retainer invoice, if required
• Preparing Draft Invoice
• Ensure rates are within ranges cited in LOE
• Process write downs/ups
• Apply administrative fee consistent with LOE terms
• Ensure payment terms are consistent with LOE
• Check invoice format for professionalism
• Ensure draft invoice is accurate before submitting for review
• Issue Invoice
• Issue final invoice for distribution to the client
• Gather any additional approvals, if necessary
• Save appropriate audit backup in project folder
• Engagement Management, including Risk Assessment
• Review and follow up on aging WIP and A/R for assigned projects
• Initiate monthly WIP billing
• Prompt and assist with AR collection or write-offs
• Review and process outside contractor invoices
• Regularly review status of e-billed projects
• Interface with client facing professionals and Segment Finance staff to assist with risk assessment as part of monthly close process

Skills

Engagement management

Billing and collections

Excel

Travel

US work authorization

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

FTI Consulting in Miami is seeking an Engagement Manager to oversee the lifecycle of engagements, including initiating matters, assessing risk with matter owners, driving timely billing and collections, and coordinating with Core Accounting and Segment Finance for revenue recognition. You will close matters when completed and ensure proper audit backup is maintained.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client teams, accurate invoicing, and optimization of project management tasks, with a