Engagement Billing & AR Specialist

FTI Consulting, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting, Inc. is seeking a seasoned engagement management professional in New York to oversee the lifecycle of engagements, drive timely billing and collections, and coordinate with matter owners and finance teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills and 5+ years in professional services, with US work authorization required. You will manage WIP and A/R, review matters for engagement leaders, ensure LOE-aligned project setup, and support monthly close processes, while preserving

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.
• 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 prepared and 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 Engagement Leaders
• Ensure project set up is consistent with LOE terms
• Set up necessary activity codes
• Prepare retainer invoice, if required
• Prepare 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
• Finalized and Issue Invoice
• Issue final invoice and distribute 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

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

FTI Consulting, Inc. is seeking a seasoned engagement management professional in New York to oversee the lifecycle of engagements, drive timely billing and collections, and coordinate with matter owners and finance teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills and 5+ years in professional services, with US work authorization required. You will manage WIP and A/R, review matters for engagement leaders, ensure LOE-aligned project setup, and support monthly close processes, while preserving