Forensic Billing Analyst - Fast-Paced, High-Impact

Charles River Associates International; Boston, Chicago, Dallas (MA, IL, TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates in Boston, MA, seeks a Billing Analyst for the Forensic Services practice to deliver accurate client invoicing and support billing operations. You will draft invoices, chase approvals, manage collections and generate weekly financial reports for OICs, PMs, and clients.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2–3 years' experience with time & materials and fixed-price billing, plus proficiency in MS Office and Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other related field.
• 2-3 years of experience with time & materials management and fixed price billing, including e‑billing, ideally in a professional services environment;
• Hands‑on experience with MS Office (Word, Excel) and Oracle (or similar billing system);
• Able to work in a high‑volume and fast‑paced environment;
• Detail‑oriented and deadline driven;
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Capable of working independently with limited supervision;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with an interest in continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft invoices for delivery, including but not limited to getting approvals, following‑up, invoice adjustments, researching data, finalizing drafts, and submitting invoices in a timely manner via email or client‑specified electronic billing system.
• Collection and tracking of insurance carrier claim information.
• Communicate with Executive Assistants (“EAs”) and Officers in Charge (“OICs”);
• Communicate with Project Managers to assist with Project Management Financials;
• Responsible for creating and issuing weekly financial reports to clients, counsel, and insurance carriers;
• Partner with Project Managers as a primary liaison, coordinating and submitting monthly and quarterly Oracle forecasts in a high‑volume environment;
• Originate and answer phone calls related to cash collections;
• Manage and monitor the budget and entering budget increases in the system;
• Process and submit external contractor fees to associated project codes;
• Ability to respond quickly to a high‑volume number of internal and external emails;
• Ensure bills are in compliance with related client contracts;
• Obtain necessary approvals for write‑offs and process write‑offs in a timely manner;
• Resolve billing issues and handle ad hoc billing requests;
• Resolve complex billing issues with project teams and Financial Administration;
• Review unbilled invoices for assigned OICs to ensure timely billing, identifying potential issues with unbilled invoices and recommend reserves when necessary;
• Communicate concerns to the AR & Billing Manager;
• Assist with accounts receivable and collections, as needed;
• Various related special projects.

Skills

High-volume environment

Deadline driven

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Oracle billing system

Job description

Charles River Associates in Boston, MA, seeks a Billing Analyst for the Forensic Services practice to deliver accurate client invoicing and support billing operations. You will draft invoices, chase approvals, manage collections and generate weekly financial reports for OICs, PMs, and clients.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2–3 years' experience with time & materials and fixed-price billing, plus proficiency in MS Office and Oracle.